When September Comes (1975): Cast & Plot
When September Comes is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Edmond Keosayan, starring Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Левон Погосян, Ivan Ryzhov and Nikolay Kryuchkov. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Edmond Keosayan
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When September Comes About?
The premise of When September Comes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pensioner Levon Poghosyan journeys from Armenia to Moscow to celebrate his grandson’s first day of school. Though he is advanced in years and terminally ill, his sole purpose is to share happiness with loved ones and the many new acquaintances he meets in the city’s noisy, bustling streets, spreading warmth wherever he goes.
When September Comes Cast & Characters
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan leads the cast as Левон Погосян, with Ivan Ryzhov as генерал медицинской службы and Nikolay Kryuchkov as Николай Николаевич Иванов. Directed by Edmond Keosayan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edmond Keosayan
- Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Левон Погосян
- Ivan Ryzhov as генерал медицинской службы
- Nikolay Kryuchkov as Николай Николаевич Иванов
- Galina Polskikh as дворник Настасья Васильевна
Also Starring in When September Comes
· 6 more- Nikolay Gorlov сосед Кондриковых
- Nikolay Grabbe рентгенолог Михаил Иванович
- Vladimir Ivashov Володя Кондриков
- Vladimir Nosik слесарь Гена
- Tatyana Tashkova участница вокального квартета
- Laura Gevorkyan Нунэ Кондрикова
More from Edmond Keosayan
More films directed by Edmond Keosayan: Crown of Russian Empire, or the Elusives Again, The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers and The Cook.
When September Comes Plot Summary
What happens in When September Comes 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
Levon Pogosyan travels from the Armenian town of Ashtarak to Moscow to enroll his grandson Levonik in the first grade. His warm, open-hearted nature and eagerness to lend a hand quickly set him apart in a city that often feels crowded and impersonal, where neighbors rarely cross paths. Back home, his daughter Nune struggles with jealousy toward her husband, who works at a textile factory and also takes part in amateur theater, a combination that quietly strains family life.
Full summary
The whole story of When September Comes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know When September Comes?
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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From which Armenian town does Levon Pogosyan travel to Moscow?
When September Comes Also Known As
Also known as “Kogda nastupaet sentyabr”.
- Also known as
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- Kogda nastupaet sentyabr
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When September Comes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of When September Comes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When September Comes?
When September Comes runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was When September Comes released?
When September Comes was released on November 6, 1975.
Who directed When September Comes?
When September Comes was directed by Edmond Keosayan.
More films by Edmond Keosayan Who is in the cast of When September Comes?
When September Comes stars Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Левон Погосян, Ivan Ryzhov as генерал медицинской службы and Nikolay Kryuchkov as Николай Николаевич Иванов, among 10 credited actors.
Does When September Comes have a post-credit scene?
No. When September Comes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is When September Comes in?
The original language of When September Comes is Russian.
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