The Garden (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1983, The Garden is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet film based on Borges' "Garden of Forking Paths." The film tells about the events that occurred on the eve of the British offensive in Saint-Montauban on July 24, 1916. A screen version of the short story of the famous Argentine classic Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986). Course work by Alexander Kaidanovsky, as a director, at the Higher Courses for Scriptwriters and Directors at VGIK. "Pavilion" for filming was chosen a room in a communal apartment on Vorovskogo street, where Alexander Kaidanovsky lived.
Who’s in it. The Garden stars Chin Go Pin, Vitautas Paukshte, Leonid Pleshakov and Iosif Kavalerchik.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Garden has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Garden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Garden (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Garden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Garden worth watching?
- The Garden holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Garden?
- The Garden stars Chin Go Pin, Vitautas Paukshte, Leonid Pleshakov and Iosif Kavalerchik.
- When was The Garden released?
- The Garden was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.