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To the Stars by Hard Ways (1981): Cast

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To the Stars by Hard Ways is a 1981 sci-fi film directed by Richard Viktorov, starring Yelena Metyolkina as Niya, Igor Yasulovich and Valeriy Nosik. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes.

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To the Stars by Hard Ways (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 28m (148 min)
Director
Richard Viktorov
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is To the Stars by Hard Ways About?

The premise of To the Stars by Hard Ways without spoilers.

In the 23rd century a reconnaissance ship uncovers a ruined alien vessel in deep space, finding only one survivor: Niya, an enigmatic artificial being who seems to be the last of her species and wields extraordinary powers. A family of scientists takes her in, seeking to restore her memories and harness her abilities, launching a quest that traces her origins from Earth to a distant, dying world in need of aid.

To the Stars by Hard Ways Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • murder
  • individual right
  • origin
  • legal right of artificial life form
  • ectogenesis
  • outer space
  • pollution
  • polluted environment
  • industrial pollution
  • environmental pollution
  • environmental issue
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  • environmental crisis
  • evil capitalist
  • anti capitalism
  • air pollution
  • wasteland
  • unconventional family
  • two parts
  • survivor
  • superiority complex
  • sole survivor
  • psychic power
  • one year time span
  • nonperson
  • non person
  • murder of a family
  • mind control
  • memory
  • loss of father figure
  • intelligent alien life
  • humanoid alien
  • genetic engineering
  • four word title
  • flashback
  • female alien
  • father figure
  • family unit
  • family killed
  • family group
  • extraterrestrial being
  • eugenics
  • environmental destruction
  • dying planet
  • dna
  • death of family
  • dead family
  • bigotry
  • artificial womb
  • alternate version
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Cast & crew

To the Stars by Hard Ways Cast & Characters

Yelena Metyolkina leads the cast as Niya, with Igor Yasulovich as Torki and Valeriy Nosik as Liy. Directed by Richard Viktorov; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Richard Viktorov

More films directed by Richard Viktorov: Teens in the Universe and Moscow-Cassiopeia.

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To the Stars by Hard Ways Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Cherez ternii k zvyozdam” and “Humanoid Woman”.

Also known as
  • Cherez ternii k zvyozdam
  • Humanoid Woman
  • Per Aspera Ad Astra
  • Through the Thorns to the Stars
  • Cherez ternii k zvezdam
  • Cherez ternii k svezdam
  • Through Thorns to the Stars
  • La Mujer Humanoide
  • Крізь терня до зірок
  • Rögös út vezet a csillagok közé
  • 穿越荆棘航向星辰
  • Die Frau aus dem All

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To the Stars by Hard Ways FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of To the Stars by Hard Ways, each answered in a sentence.

How long is To the Stars by Hard Ways?

To the Stars by Hard Ways runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

When was To the Stars by Hard Ways released?

To the Stars by Hard Ways was released on April 1, 1981.

Who directed To the Stars by Hard Ways?

To the Stars by Hard Ways was directed by Richard Viktorov.

More films by Richard Viktorov

Who is in the cast of To the Stars by Hard Ways?

To the Stars by Hard Ways stars Yelena Metyolkina as Niya, Igor Yasulovich as Torki and Valeriy Nosik as Liy, among 15 credited actors.

Does To the Stars by Hard Ways have a post-credit scene?

No. To the Stars by Hard Ways has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is To the Stars by Hard Ways in?

The original language of To the Stars by Hard Ways is Russian.

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