Larisa Polyakova Movies
- 1992
In this Russian comedy, a family leaves Russia to find a new life in the New World at the turn-of-the-century. The film chronicles their journey. It is based on a story by Sholom Aleichem and is told from the viewpoint of an 11-year old boy, Motl, whose father, a choirmaster, was killed. His mother has great hope as she uproots her family to head for the New World. They endure a lively train ride, and are then held in a border town. The family must wait while the authorities argue their fate. While waiting Motl gets involved in some strange meetings, including one with a "shtetl witch." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dima Davydov, Lyubov Rumyantseva, (more)
- 1986
This drama from the U.S.S.R. deals with the issues of defection and political asylum from a perspective of American culture. When Irina (Larisa Polyakova) travels to New York as a part of a Soviet ice dancing tour, she unexpectedly becomes the center of controversy. She hears that her husband, an athlete, has defected to the U.S. and he wants her to defect as well. Her embassy soon puts her on a plane heading back to Moscow. Enter the U.S. Immigration Service, and what ensues are some strange battles between U.S. and Soviet officials in the airport. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Larisa Polyakova, Nikolai Kochnev, (more)
