Once and for a Lifetime
1977, Russian. Directed by Viktor Pusurmanov.
The first post-revolutionary years in Kazakhstan, the period of formation of Soviet power. More than once, the bandits tried to deal with the singer of the people, the poet Erken, but could not silence him. It seemed that the earth itself kept him safe — he found shelter and help in the homes of the poor, escaped from prison, on the instructions of the Bolshevik committee, under the guise of a tramp, made his way to the south, explaining everywhere the advantages of Soviet power for the people. Erken carried his love for Aklima through his whole life. Having met her once in one of the villages, he could not forget a young woman whose fate was tragic.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 1 August 1977
- Original title
- Однажды и на всю жизнь
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Gabit Musrepov
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Once and for a Lifetime runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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Once and for a Lifetime isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1977. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once and for a Lifetime?
If you liked Once and for a Lifetime, try The Young One, Charm City Kings, Hands of Stone.
Who directed Once and for a Lifetime?
Once and for a Lifetime (1977) was directed by Viktor Pusurmanov and stars Dzhambul Hudajbergenov, Raisa Mukhamedyarova, Sarsen Baymukhanov.