Called to Live (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Called to Live is a drama film directed by Laert Vagharshyan, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. After learning that his brother Vazgen had died in his homeland during the Second World War, Gurgen Aramyan, who had been sent to an American orphanage during the bloody genocide of the Armenian people and remained in America, decided to travel to the Soviet Union in search of his children, Varazdat and Mariam. In the early days of the city's occupation, Vazgen joined the partisans. His wife was shot and killed by a German patrol. Varazdat and Mariam were left alone. They went to visit their neighbor, Uncle Stepan, who had recently escaped from a Soviet prison and was now afraid of both his own people and strangers.
Who’s in it. Called to Live stars Gurgen Tonunts, Davit Malyan, Valentin Bryleev and Maya Blinova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Called to Live 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 Called to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Called to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Called to Live (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Called to Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Called to Live worth watching?
- Called to Live 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 Called to Live?
- Called to Live stars Gurgen Tonunts, Davit Malyan, Valentin Bryleev, Maya Blinova and Aleksandr Beniaminov.
- When was Called to Live released?
- Called to Live was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.