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The Asthenic Syndrome

Dec 1, 1989 · 2h 33m
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Drama

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In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.

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CAST

Olga Antonova
Natasha
Sergei Popov
Nikolai
Natalya Buzko
Masha (Brunette)
Alexandra Svenskaya
Teacher
Natalya Ralleva
Mother
Viktor Aristov
School Principal
Oleh Shkolnyk
Vera Storozheva
Directed by Kira Muratova

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Status
Released
Original language
RU
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Odessa Film Studio
Country
SU

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