Yevdokiya (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1961, Yevdokiya is a drama film directed by Tatyana Lioznova, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. On the outskirts of the provincial town, Yevdokim and Yevdokiya live, raising foster children. Yevdokim works at a factory, Yevdokiya is a housewife. The family seems to be safe and happy: the only trouble is that Yevdokiya cannot forget the love of her youth. This Yevdokim cannot stand and offers Yevdokiya freedom, while he will remain with the children. But all these contradictions are drowned in mutual love for children and for each other.
Who’s in it. Yevdokiya stars Lyudmila Khityaeva as Yevdokiya, Nikolai Lebedev as Yevdokim, Lyubov Basova as Natasha in a childhood and Olga Narovchatova as Natasha in a youth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Yevdokiya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yevdokiya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yevdokiya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yevdokiya (1961)?
- In US, Yevdokiya is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yevdokiya worth watching?
- Yevdokiya holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yevdokiya?
- Yevdokiya stars Lyudmila Khityaeva, Nikolai Lebedev, Lyubov Basova, Olga Narovchatova and Alevtina Rumyantseva.
- When was Yevdokiya released?
- Yevdokiya was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.