Following the Sun (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, Following the Sun is a drama and family film directed by Mikhail Kalik, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a boy walking across the town following sun.
Who’s in it. Following the Sun stars Nika Krimnus as Sandu, Nikolai Volkov St. as Lottery tickets seller, Anatoliy Papanov as Park Manager and Evgeniy Evstigneev as Nikolai Chernykh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Following the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Following the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Following the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Following the Sun (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Following the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Following the Sun worth watching?
- Following the Sun holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Following the Sun?
- Following the Sun stars Nika Krimnus, Nikolai Volkov St., Anatoliy Papanov, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Georgi Georgiu.
- When was Following the Sun released?
- Following the Sun was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.