Manka (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Manka is a drama film directed by Anatoliy Nikitin, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Every day, the postwoman Manka goes through the forest to the fishermen on a long voyage. And every time an orphan girl, knowing with what impatience men are waiting for news, shouts out outlandish spells. And Manka does not know how to tell his beloved Porfiry that his Lenka was carried away by visiting sailors and forgot about the fisherman...
Who’s in it. Manka stars Olga Onishchenko, Aleksandr Karin, Elena Sotnikova and Evgeniy Karelskikh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Manka 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 Manka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manka (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manka worth watching?
- Manka holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manka?
- Manka stars Olga Onishchenko, Aleksandr Karin, Elena Sotnikova, Evgeniy Karelskikh and Boris Shuvalov.
- When was Manka released?
- Manka was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.