Escape to the Sun
Their dream was the sun beyond the border
Genres
Overview
Two young university students wish to escape the oppressive Soviet Union. But their plans are monitored by the KGB, who try to intimidate them. One of them is taken into custody and tortured, which spurs them to make an escape attempt that could cost them their lives
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
118 min
Release Date
1972-10-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
4
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