The End of Eternity

The End of Eternity

Year: 1987

Runtime: 137 mins

Language: Russian

Director: Andrei Yermash

Science Fiction

Directed by Andrei Yermash and scripted by Isaac Asimov, Budimir Metalnikov and Yermash, this 1987 Soviet science‑fiction film features Oleg Vavilov, Vera Sotnikova, Georgi Zhzhyonov, Sergei Yursky, Gediminas Girdvainis and Boris Ivanov in its principal roles and was released during the late Cold War era.

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Timeline & Setting – The End of Eternity (1987)

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Time period

27th–48th centuries, with key events in the 24th and 1000th centuries

The story spans multiple far-future eras as Eternity manipulates history. Time travel technology, such as Time Capsules, allows movement between centuries, creating a chessboard of eras where wars and progress can be steered. Personal bonds straddle these centuries, testing the system’s rule against mortal relationships. A barrier emerges around the 1000th century, trapping travelers in Hidden Centuries.

Location

Eternity, Sockets of Time, Time Capsules, Hidden Centuries, Eternity sector

Eternity exists outside of time and operates across Earth's history. Its agents travel through Time Capsules and Sockets of Time to influence events in distant centuries, from the 27th to the 48th century. Members are recruited from the population in childhood and live apart from their native century, severing ties with ordinary life.

🪐 Science-Fiction 🗺️ Time Travel Realm 🔒 Secret Organization

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Main Characters – The End of Eternity (1987)

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Andrew Harlan

A skilled and curious Observer turned Technician who defies Eternal rules for the sake of love and truth. He is resourceful, morally conflicted, and willing to risk eternity to save Noÿs Lambent. His drive to understand primitive history makes him question the moral price of intervention.

⚙️ Protagonist 🕰️ Time Traveler

Kantor Voy

A seasoned Sociologist within Eternity who computes the feasibility and consequences of altering timelines. He embodies the practical, calculating side of the organization, balancing theoretical ethics with operational needs.

🧭 Sociologist 🕵️‍♂️ Investigator

Noÿs Lambent

A mortal woman who becomes the center of Harlan's affection. Her presence disrupts the Eternal order and reveals vulnerabilities in a society that forbids intimate ties with the outside world.

❤️ Love Interest 🗝️ Catalyst

Laban Twissel

Chairman of the Council of Time and a master Computer who envisions closing Eternity's circle. He orchestrates plans and holds the line against perceived threats to Eternity's dominance over history.

🎛️ Leader 🧠 Architect

Cooper / Mallanson

A pupil trained in Primitive History who becomes a focal point of Harlan’s mission. His ignorance of the lethal risks of time travel makes him a key instrument in Eternity's grand design.

🧪 Student 🧠 Apprentice

Computer Finge

A Senior Computer who leads in the 48th-century sector and represents the algorithmic, impersonal force guiding Eternity's interventions. He is the antagonist to Harlan’s desire to alter reality.

🧠 Senior Computer 🗺️ Adversary

Noyes Sennor

A Senior Computer who oversees operations and retains authority in the Eternal hierarchy. His role emphasizes the elite, mechanistic nature of Eternity’s governance.

🧠 Senior Computer 🗜️ Enforcer

Educator Yarrow

An educator who represents the transfer of knowledge and strict adherence to Eternity's timeless rules. His role underscores the pedagogy of maintaining Reality’s stability.

📚 Educator 🧭 Mentor

Midget

A minor character whose presence hints at the diversity of Eternity's population. Though not central to the plot, this figure contributes to the texture of the Eternal world.

🎭 Minor Role 🧩 Background

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Major Themes – The End of Eternity (1987)

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🕰️ Control

The movie explores the allure and danger of controlling the course of history. While Eternity stops wars and major upheavals, this power questions who has the right to reshape destinies and at what moral cost.

❤️ Love vs Duty

Andrew Harlan's romance with Noÿs Lambent tests the rigid hierarchy of Eternity. Personal attachment collides with institutionally sanctioned orders, forcing sacrifices and ethical compromises.

⚖️ Freedom vs Fate

The conflict centers on whether individuals should be free to choose their paths or be bound by a design for history. The narrative pits human nature and affection against an all-controlling machine.

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