The Telegraph Route
1994, French. Directed by Liliane de Kermadec.
This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot entirely in the Ukraine. Lisa, a chambermaid, has had enough of American life and wants go home to Siberia. Because she had no money, she decided it was better to walk than stay in the U.S. any longer. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 30 November 1994
- Original title
- La Piste du télégraphe
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Liliane de Kermadec
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The Telegraph Route runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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The Telegraph Route isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1994. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Telegraph Route?
If you liked The Telegraph Route, try CQ, Bon Voyage, Marie, No Love Lost.
Who directed The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route (1994) was directed by Liliane de Kermadec and stars Elena Safonova, Christopher Chaplin, Mylène Demongeot.