When a Man is Around (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, When a Man is Around is a drama film directed by Valeriu Gagiu, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Dina is 32 years old. She is a brilliant surgeon, works in a maternity hospital, and lives alone with her sister Marga. Once in the hospital, a woman refused a child. Dina adopted a baby, and unexpected troubles changed the lives of both sisters. Meanwhile, the conscientious Marga, secretly from Dina, began to look for Seryozha's father — what if they rushed to adopt, because the father knows nothing about his son. And soon Dmitry Savich began to visit their house often. He had actually met Seryozha's mother once and was now ready to take an active part in raising his son.
Who’s in it. When a Man is Around stars Valentina Malyavina, Gennady Sayfulin, Eugenia Todorascu and Victor Ciutac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, When a Man is Around 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 When a Man is Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of When a Man is Around tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When a Man is Around (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When a Man is Around change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When a Man is Around worth watching?
- When a Man is Around holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When a Man is Around?
- When a Man is Around stars Valentina Malyavina, Gennady Sayfulin, Eugenia Todorascu, Victor Ciutac and Petru Baracci.
- When was When a Man is Around released?
- When a Man is Around was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.