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One Step Beyond (1988): Cast

One Step Beyond (1988) movie poster

One Step Beyond is a 1988 short drama directed by Aleksey Balabanov, starring Nastya Poleva, Egor Belkin and Olga Belyayeva. It runs 23 minutes.

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One Step Beyond (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
VKSR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is One Step Beyond About?

The premise of One Step Beyond without spoilers.

This short feature was shot in 1988 as an early work by Alexei Balabanov, then serving as an assistant at the Sverdlovsk Film Studio. Produced as coursework while he attended the Higher Courses for Scriptwriters and Directors, the material later formed the foundation for his 1989 thesis film “Nastya and Egor.”

One Step Beyond Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • loss of virginity
  • rock star
  • school
  • video
  • lesson
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Cast & crew

One Step Beyond Cast

Nastya Poleva leads the cast, with Egor Belkin and Olga Belyayeva. Directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

From the director

More from Aleksey Balabanov

More films directed by Aleksey Balabanov: Cargo 200, Morphine, It Doesn’t Hurt Me and Dead Man’s Bluff.

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Details

One Step Beyond Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “U menya net druga” and “I don't have a friend”.

Also known as
  • U menya net druga
  • I don't have a friend
  • У Меня Нет Друга
  • Или One Step Beyond

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FAQ

One Step Beyond FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of One Step Beyond, each answered in a sentence.

How long is One Step Beyond?

One Step Beyond runs 23 minutes.

When was One Step Beyond released?

One Step Beyond was released on June 10, 1988.

Who directed One Step Beyond?

One Step Beyond was directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

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Who is in the cast of One Step Beyond?

One Step Beyond stars Nastya Poleva, Egor Belkin and Olga Belyayeva.

Does One Step Beyond have a post-credit scene?

No. One Step Beyond has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is One Step Beyond in?

The original language of One Step Beyond is Russian.

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