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Kind People 2009

90 min📅 2009-08-27

In the quiet Ural countryside, the echoes of war linger long after the guns fall silent. *Kind People (2009)*, directed by Aleksei Karelin, follows a soldier who returns home to find his village has moved on without him—his absence so complete that he's presumed dead.

Director: Aleksei Karelin

Cast

Tatyana Yakovenko
Tatyana Yakovenko
Nadezhda Markina
Nadezhda Markina
Aleksey Bagdasarov
Aleksey Bagdasarov
Valeriy Kukhareshin
Valeriy Kukhareshin
Aleksandr Chevychelov
Aleksandr Chevychelov
Sergey Ovchinnikov
Sergey Ovchinnikov
Taisiya Shipilova
Taisiya Shipilova
Natalya Latysheva
Natalya Latysheva
Yuriy Vaksman
Yuriy Vaksman
Oleg Almazov
Oleg Almazov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kind People (2009) about?

The film follows a soldier who returns to his Ural village years after World War II to discover he's been declared missing in action. As he reconnects with the community, he uncovers the personal tragedies war inflicted on those he left behind, revealing a nation forever changed.

Who directed Kind People?

Aleksei Karelin directed this poignant drama, bringing a nuanced perspective to the film's exploration of war's aftermath.

Who stars in Kind People?

The film features Tatyana Yakovenko, Nadezhda Markina, Aleksey Bagdasarov, Valeriy Kukhareshin, and Aleksandr Chevychelov in pivotal roles.

Is Kind People (2009) worth watching?

While it lacks an IMDb rating, *Kind People* offers a deeply moving exploration of war's human cost, making it a compelling watch for fans of historical dramas. Its focus on quiet resilience and emotional depth sets it apart from typical battlefield narratives.

How long is Kind People?

The film runs for 90 minutes.

About Kind People (2009) — When War Erases Lives and Love Remains

In the quiet Ural countryside, the echoes of war linger long after the guns fall silent. *Kind People (2009)*, directed by Aleksei Karelin, follows a soldier who returns home to find his village has moved on without him—his absence so complete that he's presumed dead. Years after the war's end, he confronts a changed landscape and shattered lives, where the war's brutality has left deep scars on those who survived. This poignant drama weaves a tale of loss, resilience, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people trying to rebuild their lives.

Karelin's film captures the raw emotional toll of conflict through intimate storytelling, focusing on the personal tragedies behind the grand historical narrative. With a cast led by Tatyana Yakovenko and Nadezhda Markina, *Kind People* explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring spirit of humanity. The atmosphere is somber yet hopeful, painting a portrait of a nation grappling with the past while yearning for peace.