Where can I watch Bitter Juniper (1986)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Juniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Bitter Juniper worth watching?

Bitter Juniper holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Bitter Juniper?

Bitter Juniper stars Pyotr Abasheev, Maidari Zhapkhandayev, Beligto Dashiev, Aleksandr Barlukov and Sodnom Budazhapov.

When was Bitter Juniper released?

Bitter Juniper was released in 1986.

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Bitter Juniper (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1986, Bitter Juniper is a drama and war film directed by Baras Khalzanov.

What it’s about. 1943. Buryad Ulas. In a hinterland in far Siberia, many kilometers far from the front battle line there is a small buryad village. Though there is no place in a country unaffected by War. This village is no exception. All men went to the battle-front, only children, women and old men are left. You need to survive somehow, bring up the smallest, and take care of the ill and old, aid army. 15-year old teenagers shoulders are heavily loaded with war-time and rear chores. They also strive to go to the battle-front, want to fight for their motherland side by side with their fathers and brothers, but they realize that when mothers are out, there are nobody, except them, to take care of kids, graze horses, work on mills and do many other things.

Who’s in it. Bitter Juniper stars Pyotr Abasheev as Irinchin, Maidari Zhapkhandayev, Beligto Dashiev and Aleksandr Barlukov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bitter Juniper sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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

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

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Where can I watch Bitter Juniper (1986)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Juniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bitter Juniper worth watching?: Bitter Juniper holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Bitter Juniper?: Bitter Juniper stars Pyotr Abasheev, Maidari Zhapkhandayev, Beligto Dashiev, Aleksandr Barlukov and Sodnom Budazhapov.
When was Bitter Juniper released?: Bitter Juniper was released in 1986.