The Late Berry (1979)
A quietly powerful Soviet drama about love, loyalty, and the wisdom found in nature and the eyes of a child.
The Late Berry - Movie Information
The Late Berry - Plot
The life of Pavla Brus, a middle-aged, modest but principled woman, suddenly changes with a crush on a drilling foreman. Unable to restrain her feelings, she decides to cheat on her husband, divorce and leave the family. But her youngest son Kuzma, a teenager with an intelligent and piercing look at the world around him, stops her from a rash act, which is shaped by observation of Siberian nature. A philosophical attitude towards banal life processes allows the mother to reconsider her feelings for her husband Tikhon and the failed lover Nikolai.
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The Late Berry - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Fyodor Filippov
Main Cast
- Valeriya Zaklunnaya
- Aleksey Serebryakov
- Georgiy Yumatov
- Igor Ledogorov
- Andrey Gradov
- Aleksandra Turgan
- Anna Kalturina
- Viktoriya Polyakova
- Mikhail Zhigalov
- Aleksey Krychenkov
Writers
- Aleksey Simukov
The Late Berry - FAQs
What is The Late Berry about?
The Late Berry follows Pavla Brus, a principled middle-aged woman in Soviet Siberia whose unexpected infatuation with a drilling foreman pushes her toward abandoning her marriage. Her perceptive teenage son Kuzma and the quiet lessons of the surrounding natural world ultimately guide her toward a deeper understanding of love and commitment.
Who directed The Late Berry?
The Late Berry was directed by Fyodor Filippov. The film was produced by Mosfilm, the legendary Soviet studio, and released in the Soviet Union on July 30, 1979.
Who are the main actors in The Late Berry?
The film stars Valeriya Zaklunnaya as Pavla, Aleksey Serebryakov as her son Kuzma, and Georgiy Yumatov as her husband Tikhon. Igor Ledogorov, Andrey Gradov, Aleksandra Turgan, Anna Kalturina, Viktoriya Polyakova, Mikhail Zhigalov, and Aleksey Krychenkov round out the principal cast.
What role does Siberian nature play in The Late Berry?
Siberian nature functions as a philosophical mirror in the film. The rhythms and cycles of the natural landscape around the characters shape young Kuzma's worldview and, by extension, his mother Pavla's emotional reckoning. The environment quietly reframes her personal crisis within a broader, timeless perspective on human feeling.
How does Kuzma influence his mother's decision in the film?
Kuzma, Pavla's youngest son, is portrayed as unusually perceptive for his age. Without direct confrontation, his quiet, observant presence and his philosophical outlook — shaped by watching Siberian nature — act as a moral compass that steers Pavla away from abandoning her family for a fleeting romantic attachment.
When was The Late Berry released?
The Late Berry was released on July 30, 1979, in the Soviet Union. It was produced by Mosfilm and written by Aleksey Simukov, with cinematography by Viktor Yakushev and music composed by Vladimir Martynov.
What genre is The Late Berry?
The Late Berry is a Soviet romance and drama film. It blends an intimate emotional story about marital fidelity and personal identity with a reflective, philosophical tone rooted in the landscapes and rhythms of Siberian life.
What are some films similar to The Late Berry?
Viewers who appreciate The Late Berry may also enjoy Me Too (2012), I Won't Come Back (2014), Julieta (2016), Two Lovers (2008), and The Man Without a Past (2002). These films share themes of emotional reckoning, identity, and the quiet complexities of human relationships.
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