Root of Life (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, Root of Life is a drama film directed by Nikolai Gibu, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Fascinated by the idea of creating an industrial inter-collective farm garden, scientist Andrei Barbu interrupts his work at the institute and moves to the district...
Who’s in it. Root of Life stars Vladimir Ivashov as Andrei Barbu, Klara Luchko as Aleksandra Tinke, Vyacheslav Shalevich as Ivan Zhosu and Mihai Volontir as Lukyan Batyr (Kolkhoz Chairman), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Root of Life 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 Root of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Root of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Root of Life (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Root of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Root of Life worth watching?
- Root of Life 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 Root of Life?
- Root of Life stars Vladimir Ivashov, Klara Luchko, Vyacheslav Shalevich, Mihai Volontir and Natalya Rychagova.
- When was Root of Life released?
- Root of Life was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.