When the Trees Were Tall

1961 · 95 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 832 VOTES · DIR. Lev Kulidzhanov

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Overview

The story of a man who routinely dodges all responsibility, bemoans fate, spends his days boozing, and refuses to work. The act of playing long-lost father to a pretty teenager spurs him to turn over a new leaf.

Dialogue Timeline — 725 lines

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00:00:00 MAXIM GORKY FILM STUDIO
00:04:21 Three months ago you had a warning. Did they talk to you?
00:06:11 - Have a good day. - Wish you all the best. Next, please!
00:10:07 Right away.
00:13:33 it's not working.
00:15:24 Why did I start talking about the farm?
00:17:50 I even felt a lump in my throat.
00:21:33 It may still come true.
00:25:31 Have you selected me for the substitute position?
00:29:50 We're almost there.
00:33:51 No, dad, I don't need it. I'm good without wine.
00:38:10 Is this for me?
00:41:33 What? Happiness.
00:47:31 Look how many men! Can't they help out?
00:51:51 I should try...
00:55:00 - Be sure to bring it back in the evening. - All right.
00:57:23 Not true!
01:05:09 Had a hard time finding you.
01:10:05 Before it was like I didn't have it at all, but now...
01:14:33 - What should I give him? - Something easy.
01:17:55 - Did I offend you somehow? - No, of course not!
01:20:07 I don't know myself. Just thought why not make up a lie.
01:23:09 Those who invent all these papers are the bureaucrats. I just suffer.
01:29:44 THE END

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed725
Dialogue density7.6 lines / min
First line00:00:00
Final line01:29:44

Production Record

DirectorLev Kulidzhanov
LanguageRussian
IMDb votes832