Far from the Motherland (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, Far from the Motherland is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Aleksei Shvachko.
What it’s about. Soviet intelligence officer, Lieutenant Goncharenko, under the name of Baron Heinrich von Goldering is thrown into the deep German homeland on a mission to find out the location of the secret underground plant that produces new types of weapons.
Who’s in it. Far from the Motherland stars Mikhail Kozakov as Hauptmann Saugel, Vadim Medvedev as Heinrich von Goldering / Lieutenant Goncharenko, Zinaida Kirienko as Monika and Vsevolod Aksyonov as Willie Bertgold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Far from the Motherland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from the Motherland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from the Motherland tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from the Motherland (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far from the Motherland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far from the Motherland worth watching?
- Far from the Motherland holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from the Motherland?
- Far from the Motherland stars Mikhail Kozakov, Vadim Medvedev, Zinaida Kirienko, Vsevolod Aksyonov and Boris Dmokhovsky.
- When was Far from the Motherland released?
- Far from the Motherland was released in 1960.