Return from the Stars (1989)

Soviet miniseries based on Stanislav Lem's book "Powrót z gwiazd" (Return from the Stars). After 9-year interstellar expedition to Fomalhaut, the astronauts returned home. On Earth 127 years had passed and everything had changed. The Earth no longer has wars, and the society is a safe and comfortable place to live, due to betrization prodcedure that turns off natural aggressive instincts at birth. But the humanity has last something more. In this Uttopian society people don't need deep emotions, a strong character, the ability to overcome oneself and win at incredible odds. Before the main character there is a choice: to accept the new norms of society, or to be seen as a savage. Or maybe to leave the Earth again on another expedition?

First aired

1989-01-01

Genres

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Seasons

1 (6 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Vladimir Latyshev

Directed / written by

O. Larionov, Vladimir Latyshev

TMDB rating

9.0/10 from 1 votes