Overview

Actions of the movie occurred in Post-WWII years in small village. Mother with three children. Father was lost in the war, like many other. 11-year old son rather smart boy is main help in housekeeping. But here was primary school only, and he was sent to study to neighbor village over 50 km. He lives with his mother's friend - woman and two children. Mother brought food one time per 3 weeks, and he cooks and eats separately from householders. To buy more food he plays game 'money'. He was beaten by older boys – usual child's cruelty.

Cast

Mikhail Yegorov, Valentina Talyzina, Galina Yatskina, Oleg Golubitsky, Oleg Kazennov, Klavdiya Kozlyonkova, Boris Novikov, Vladimir Repin

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What is "A French Lesson" about?

Actions of the movie occurred in Post-WWII years in small village. Mother with three children. Father was lost in the war, like many other. 11-year old son rather smart boy is main help in housekeeping. But here was primary school only, and he was sent to study to neighbor village over 50 km. He lives with his mother's friend - woman and two children. Mother brought food one time per 3 weeks, and he cooks and eats separately from householders. To buy more food he plays game 'money'. He was beaten by older boys – usual child's cruelty.

When was "A French Lesson" released?

A French Lesson was released in 1978.

Who stars in "A French Lesson"?

The cast includes Mikhail Yegorov, Valentina Talyzina, Galina Yatskina, Oleg Golubitsky.