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Shurka Chooses the Sea

Shurka Chooses the Sea

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Overview

The main character, Shurka, at the beginning of the movie is full of childish illusions and false romantic notions about the sea and the life of sailors, about long voyages and big ships. With these illusions he begins his voyage. But book romance gives way to a realized love for the sea, understanding of the people with whom he was confronted by life on a small fishing seiner. At first he is disappointed and dissatisfied with everything. But gradually he realizes his love for the sea and becomes a full member of the fishermen's collective.

Directed by Yakov Khromchenko
Written by Yuliya Dubrovkina
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Top Cast

Sergey Nikonenko

Sergey Nikonenko

Shurka Petrenko

Nina Ivanova

Nina Ivanova

Nadya

Aleksandr Beniaminov

Aleksandr Beniaminov

Georgiy Petrovich

Vladimir Gulyaev

Vladimir Gulyaev

Lyonka Kozyrev

Viktor Uralsky

Viktor Uralsky

Sashko

Vadim Zakharchenko

Vadim Zakharchenko

Gorbonosyy

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Aleksandr Gedinskiy

Sailor

Larisa Gordeichik

Larisa Gordeichik

Klava

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Anatolii Hrynevych

Sailor

Bronislava Mikhalevich

Bronislava Mikhalevich

Klava's Mom

About Shurka Chooses the Sea

Shurka Chooses the Sea is a adventure, drama, family film released in 1963. Directed by Yakov Khromchenko, it stars Sergey Nikonenko, Nina Ivanova, Aleksandr Beniaminov. The main character, Shurka, at the beginning of the movie is full of childish illusions and false romantic notions about the sea and the life of sailors, about long voyages and big ships. With these illusions he begins his voyage. But book romance gives way to a realized love for the sea, understanding of the people with whom he was confronted by life on a small fishing seiner. At first he is disappointed and dissatisfied with everything. But gradually he realizes his love for the sea and becomes a full member of the fishermen's collective.

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