Close to Eden
1991, Russian. Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 25 September 1991
- Original title
- Урга — территория любви
- Country
- France, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov
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Close to Eden: quick answers
Is Close to Eden worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Close to Eden?
Close to Eden runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Close to Eden have a post-credits scene?
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Close to Eden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Close to Eden yet.
Which OTT platform is Close to Eden on?
Close to Eden isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 September 1991. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Close to Eden?
If you liked Close to Eden, try The Greening of Whitney Brown, Minari, Prancer.
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden (1991) was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov and stars Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin.