The Traces Remain (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film

The Traces Remain poster

Released in 1956, The Traces Remain is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Petar B. Vasilev, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a typical story from the 'cold war' era. A group of kids play on a quiet street in Sofia. From a nearby window falls a key. The helpful youngsters quickly return it to the owner, but in the haste switch the keys. The unintentional error disentangles a whole spy story. The young detectives doubt the good intentions of the man they tried to help. It turns out that the key is from a secret apartment where saboteurs are hiding. The secret network is exposed to the authorities and the kids feel like heroes.

Who’s in it. The Traces Remain stars Stefan Danailov as Veselin, Vera Dragostinova as Yuliya, Krasimir Medarev as Pesho and Georgi Naumov as Charli, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Traces Remain page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Traces Remain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Traces Remain (1956)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Traces Remain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Traces Remain?
The Traces Remain stars Stefan Danailov, Vera Dragostinova, Krasimir Medarev, Georgi Naumov and Valentin Vasilev.
When was The Traces Remain released?
The Traces Remain was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.