Close Afar (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Close Afar is a drama film directed by Vitaly Koltsov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Sergei Bukreyev arrives with a team of meliorators in another village and immediately draws attention to the director of the farm Anna Talnikova. Her dedication to work scares Sergei, he even wants to persuade her to leave the farm, but understands that Anna will never be happy without her work, and he – without it.
Who’s in it. Close Afar stars Zhanna Prokhorenko as Anna Talnikova, Anatoli Vasilyev as Sergei Bukreyev, Lyubov Sokolova as Yevdokiya Samsonovna and Ivan Savkin as Savkin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close Afar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close Afar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close Afar (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close Afar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Close Afar?
- Close Afar stars Zhanna Prokhorenko, Anatoli Vasilyev, Lyubov Sokolova, Ivan Savkin and Irina Grishina.
- When was Close Afar released?
- Close Afar was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.