Soviet propaganda? Sure. But also: a teacher in the Arctic tundra melting hearts through phonics.
Set in the high North, this tale of a Russian teacher who begins to educate the children of the Chukchi tribe reinforces the director's firm belief in the power of education to overcome distrust and establish a shared civilizational foundation for all human beings.
Production
Arctic location shooting that probably nearly killed everyone.
Direction
Donskoy's unwavering belief that literacy fixes everything.
Director
Mark Donskoy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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