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Close to Eden

6.7(65)19911h 59m1

A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.

  • TMDB

    6.7/10

    65 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Mandarin
  • friendship
  • china
  • countryside
  • pregnancy
  • horse
  • genghis khan
  • condom
  • family
  • farmer
  • mongolian
  • russian man
  • hospitality

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereChicago International Film Festival30 Oct 1992
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical16 Oct 1992
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical (limited)15+For non-commercial screenings only4 Mar 1996
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTP25 Sept 1991
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival1 Sept 1991
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical15 May 1992

Frequently asked questions

When was Close to Eden released?
Close to Eden was released on 25 September 1991.
Where can I watch Close to Eden online?
Close to Eden is available on Acontra Plus in ES. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Close to Eden?
No verified Hindi trailer for Close to Eden is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Close to Eden?
Close to Eden holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 65 votes.
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden (1991) was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
How long is Close to Eden?
Close to Eden runs for 1h 59m.

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