

It Happened Near the Sea
1989, Russian. Directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva.
The events of the film take place in a resort area South of the seaside city, beautiful and alien. The heroine of the film - girls orphanage for children with a sick spine, physical energy of the characters looking out in painfully cruel scheme of mutual relations. And finds cruel and unfair to the weaker......
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 22 March 1989
- Original title
- Это было у моря
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Vladimir Klykov, Yelena Lobachevskaya
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It Happened Near the Sea: quick answers
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How long is It Happened Near the Sea?
It Happened Near the Sea runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does It Happened Near the Sea have a post-credits scene?
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It Happened Near the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is It Happened Near the Sea on?
It Happened Near the Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happened Near the Sea?
If you liked It Happened Near the Sea, try What Maisie Knew, Bastard Out of Carolina, Hounddog.
Who directed It Happened Near the Sea?
It Happened Near the Sea (1989) was directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva and stars Valentina Ananina, Irina Annina, Dinara Drukarova.