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Close to Eden

Original title: Урга — территория любви

★ 6.7 TMDB Rating · 67 votes

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.

Release date
Sep 25, 1991
Original language
Russian
Origin
Russia

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Close to Eden release dates by country

Close to Eden was released in cinemas on Oct 16, 1992 (United Kingdom).

World premiere: Sep 1, 1991 (Venice Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United KingdomOct 16, 1992——
FranceSep 25, 1991—TP
NetherlandsMay 15, 1992——
CzechiaMar 4, 1996 (limited)—15+

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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