description Station for Two Overview
Station for Two is a 1982 Soviet Union film centered on the burgeoning romance between a train station attendant and a visiting ballerina. The movie’s popularity stemmed from its depiction of everyday life within the Soviet system and its success as a box office hit. It remains notable for its cultural significance and appeal to audiences interested in 1980s Soviet cinema and romantic dramas. This film is particularly relevant for those drawn to stories set against the backdrop of the Cold War era.
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info Station for Two Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1983 |
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Who are the two main characters in Station for Two?
The film centers on Vera, a railway-station waitress played by Lyudmila Gurchenko, and Platon, a pianist played by Oleg Basilashvili. Their relationship begins after Platon gets stranded at a provincial station.
Who directed Station for Two?
Station for Two was directed by Eldar Ryazanov, with a screenplay by Ryazanov and Emil Braginsky. Mosfilm released the Soviet romantic comedy in 1982.
Was Station for Two popular in the Soviet Union?
Yes. It became the Soviet box-office leader of 1983 with about 35.8 million ticket sales. That made it one of Ryazanov's major late-Soviet hits.
Did Station for Two play at Cannes?
Yes. Station for Two was entered into the 1983 Cannes Film Festival. Its 141-minute runtime gives the romance room to mix comedy, melancholy, and prison-camp framing scenes.
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