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Yesterday, Today and Always
About the Karabanovs, who continued the work of educator A.S. Makarenko. The 1930s. A tragic accident cut short the life of the Karabanovs' three-year-old son. After what happened, Semyon Afanasyevich and Galina Konstantinovna came to work at an orphanage in the Ukrainian village of Chereshenki. Children from many different places gathered here. The couple devoted all their years to these children, who did not know their parents.
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Plot Summary
Set during World War II, the film tells the story of three distinct yet interconnected tales of survival, love, and loss under the shadow of conflict. Each segment explores the human spirit's resilience amidst dire circumstances, highlighting the profound impact of war on ordinary lives.
Critical Reception
Yesterday, Today and Always received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its ambitious narrative structure and powerful performances, particularly from Martin Landau. Some found the episodic nature uneven, but the overall sentiment recognized its dramatic weight and thematic depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong dramatic performances, especially from Martin Landau.
Commended for its poignant exploration of human endurance during wartime.
Some critics found the transition between the three stories to be abrupt.
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Fun Fact
The film's score was composed by the acclaimed Ennio Morricone.
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