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Oriental Elegy (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 45 mins · Russian
- Starring
- Aleksandr Sokurov
A displaced spirit drifts through endless darkness into the timeless realm of a remote feudal‑era fishing village. Light‑filled chambers reveal ancient villagers who assume flesh, sharing tales of daily life, loss and tragedy. Fascinated by a distracted elder, the spirit returns to ask, “What is happiness?” and receives a humble, honest answer.
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