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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.
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Cast
friendship
china
countryside
pregnancy
horse
genghis khan
condom
family
farmer
mongolian
russian man
hospitality
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Questions about Close to Eden
How long is Close to Eden?
Close to Eden has a runtime of 1h 59m (1 hour and 59 minutes).
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov and released in 1991.
What genre is Close to Eden?
Close to Eden is a Drama film (1991).
Who stars in Close to Eden?
The cast of Close to Eden includes Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Baoyinhexige, Bao Yungyan.
What is the TMDB rating for Close to Eden?
Close to Eden has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 61 votes.
