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Ballad of a Soldier

A poignant and powerful film about a young Russian soldier's journey to visit his mother, revealing the complexities of love and its many forms during times of war.

In the midst of World War II, a 19-year-old soldier named Alyosha receives a medal for his bravery at the front. However, he decides to trade it in for a few days of leave to visit his mother and fix the roof of their home.

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Info about Ballad of a Soldier

Studio(s): Mosfilm

Originally Released: United States, Dec 20, 1959

Production Country: Soviet Union

Genres:Drama, Romance, War