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Adult Children (1961): Cast & Plot

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Adult Children is a 1961 comedy drama directed by Villen Azarov, starring Aleksei Gribov as Anatoli Kuzmich Korolyov, Liliya Aleshnikova and Zoya Fyodorova. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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Adult Children (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Villen Azarov
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Adult Children About?

The premise of Adult Children without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Anatoli Kuzmich retires and moves into a new apartment with his wife, dreaming of theater trips, museum visits, and reading. Their daughter Lyusya suddenly marries, and the couple invites the young family to share the flat. When a baby arrives, the crowded household soon becomes overwhelming.

Adult Children Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Adult Children Cast & Characters

Aleksei Gribov leads the cast as Anatoli Kuzmich Korolyov, with Liliya Aleshnikova as Lyusya and Zoya Fyodorova as Tatyana Ivanovna Korolyova. Directed by Villen Azarov; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Villen Azarov

More films directed by Villen Azarov: Incorrigible Liar and The Green Flame.

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Plot

Adult Children Plot Summary

What happens in Adult Children from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anatoly Kuzmich Korolev Aleksei Gribov and his wife Tatyana Ivanovna Korolyova Zoya Fyodorova step into retirement and begin planning how to fill their newfound free time, seeking a gentle smoothness as they adjust to days with fewer deadlines and more shared moments. The quiet anticipation of a new rhythm lingers in the air, mingling with memories of a life spent building both a home and a future.

Full summary

The whole story of Adult Children, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Adult Children?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which major life event begins the story for Anatoly Kuzmich and Tatyana Ivanovna?

Details

Adult Children Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Дорослі діти” and “Dorosłe dzieci”.

Also known as
  • Дорослі діти
  • Dorosłe dzieci
  • Két szoba összkomfort
  • Erwachsene Kinder
  • Enfants adultes
  • Grown-up Children

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FAQ

Adult Children FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Adult Children, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Adult Children?

Adult Children runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was Adult Children released?

Adult Children was released on December 6, 1961.

Who directed Adult Children?

Adult Children was directed by Villen Azarov.

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Who is in the cast of Adult Children?

Adult Children stars Aleksei Gribov as Anatoli Kuzmich Korolyov, Liliya Aleshnikova as Lyusya and Zoya Fyodorova as Tatyana Ivanovna Korolyova, among 13 credited actors.

Does Adult Children have a post-credit scene?

No. Adult Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Adult Children in?

The original language of Adult Children is Russian.

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