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Not Yet a Time for Sorrow (1995): Cast

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Not Yet a Time for Sorrow is a 1995 drama directed by Sergei Selyanov, starring Mikhail Svetin as Zhibbaev, Juris Strenga and Semyon Strugachyov. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Not Yet a Time for Sorrow (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Sergei Selyanov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Not Yet a Time for Sorrow About?

The premise of Not Yet a Time for Sorrow without spoilers.

Mefody, a wise master, arrives in an odd village inhabited solely by men of diverse backgrounds—German, Jewish, Ukrainian, Russian, Uzbek, Romani and more. He teaches them to understand one another through discussions of music, Kabbalah, fairy tales, sexuality and shared wisdom. Over time they become close friends, forge strong bonds, and each discovers personal success.

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Cast & crew

Not Yet a Time for Sorrow Cast & Characters

Mikhail Svetin leads the cast as Zhibbaev, with Juris Strenga as Wilman and Semyon Strugachyov as Shmukler. Directed by Sergei Selyanov; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sergei Selyanov

More films directed by Sergei Selyanov: Whit Monday and The Name Day.

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Not Yet a Time for Sorrow Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Vremya Pechali Yeshchyo Ne Prishlo” and “Время печали ещё не пришло”.

Also known as
  • Vremya Pechali Yeshchyo Ne Prishlo
  • Время печали ещё не пришло
  • Time for Sorrow Hasn't Come Yet
  • 痛苦的時代還沒有到來

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Not Yet a Time for Sorrow FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Not Yet a Time for Sorrow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Not Yet a Time for Sorrow?

Not Yet a Time for Sorrow runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Not Yet a Time for Sorrow released?

Not Yet a Time for Sorrow was released on April 20, 1995.

Who directed Not Yet a Time for Sorrow?

Not Yet a Time for Sorrow was directed by Sergei Selyanov.

More films by Sergei Selyanov

Who is in the cast of Not Yet a Time for Sorrow?

Not Yet a Time for Sorrow stars Mikhail Svetin as Zhibbaev, Juris Strenga as Wilman and Semyon Strugachyov as Shmukler, among 17 credited actors.

Does Not Yet a Time for Sorrow have a post-credit scene?

No. Not Yet a Time for Sorrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Not Yet a Time for Sorrow in?

The original language of Not Yet a Time for Sorrow is Russian.

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