The Side Where the Wind Is (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, The Side Where the Wind Is is a family and tv movie film directed by Vagram Kevorkov, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. Genka Zvyagin meets a blind boy, Vladik. This meeting becomes in many ways a turning point in the destinies of both. Also before the eyes of the audience are the life stories of other children, often instructive and tragic.
Who’s in it. The Side Where the Wind Is stars Alexey Melekhov as Генка Звягин, Viktor Berezin as Владик, Denis Skudar as Илька and Ilya Tikhonov as Яшка Воробьев, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Side Where the Wind Is 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 The Side Where the Wind Is page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Side Where the Wind Is tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Side Where the Wind Is (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Side Where the Wind Is change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Side Where the Wind Is worth watching?
- The Side Where the Wind Is holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Side Where the Wind Is?
- The Side Where the Wind Is stars Alexey Melekhov, Viktor Berezin, Denis Skudar, Ilya Tikhonov and Yelena Kononenko.
- When was The Side Where the Wind Is released?
- The Side Where the Wind Is was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.