Film

Shurka Chooses the Sea

1963 · 1h 10m · Adventure · Drama · Family

The main character, Shurka, at the beginning of the movie is full of childish illusions and false romantic notions about the sea and the life of sailors, about long voyages and big ships. With these illusions he begins his voyage. But book romance gives way to a realized love for the sea, understanding of the people with whom he was confronted by life on a small fishing seiner. At first he is disappointed and dissatisfied with everything. But gradually he realizes his love for the sea and becomes a full member of the fishermen's collective.

Sergey Nikonenko

Shurka Petrenko

Nina Ivanova

Nadya

Aleksandr Beniaminov

Georgiy Petrovich

Vladimir Gulyaev

Lyonka Kozyrev

Viktor Uralsky

Sashko

Vadim Zakharchenko

Gorbonosyy

Aleksandr Gedinskiy

Sailor

Larisa Gordeichik

Klava

Anatolii Hrynevych

Sailor

Bronislava Mikhalevich

Klava's Mom

A. Soshinsky

• Yakov KhromchenkoDirector
• Yuliya DubrovkinaWriter
• Serafima BeniovaExecutive Producer
• Fyodor SilchenkoDirector of Photography
• Dzhivani MikhailovOriginal Music Composer
• Olga KharkovaEditor

Release date

December 1, 1963

Status

Released

Original language

Russian

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Adventure, Drama, Family