To the Stars by Hard Ways

1981 2h 28m RU

😐

5.6

MID

★5.6TMDB · 67

Science Fiction

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

In the 23rd century, a reconnaissance craft discovers an unknown destroyed spaceship in deep recesses of space. The crew discovers the sole survivor - the mysterious Niya, an artificial being who appears to be the last of her kind, who possesses unique and unimaginable powers. Taken in by a family of scientists to unlock her memories and harness her abilities, a journey to discover Niya’s origins begins - taking us through the stars from Earth, to a dying planet light years away in need of help…

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

KlassikiSubscription

Cast

Yelena Metyolkina
Niya
Vadim Ledogorov
Cadet Stepan Lebedev
Uldis Lieldidzs
Sergei Lebedev
Yelena Fadeyeva
Maria Pavlovna
Vatslav Dvorzhetsky
Petr Petrovich
Nadezhda Sementsova
Professor Nadezhda Ivanova
Aleksandr Lazarev
Professor Klimov
Aleksandr Mikhaylov
Dreier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Viktorov
Writers: Kir Bulychyov, Richard Viktorov
Languages: Russian
Countries: Soviet Union

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 6

ERA

Did you know

45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 6

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Richard Viktorov, shot by Aleksandr Rybin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 6

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Lyubov Pushkina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 6

CAST

Did you know

Yelena Metyolkina and Vadim Ledogorov and Uldis Lieldidzs carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 6

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt0126237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 6

WILD

Did you know

Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Viktorov directs. Aleksandr Rybin behind the camera. Lyubov Pushkina cuts. Produced in Soviet Union. Dialogue in Russian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Richard Viktorov, shot by Aleksandr Rybin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Lyubov Pushkina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Yelena Metyolkina and Vadim Ledogorov and Uldis Lieldidzs carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0126237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.