Close to Eden
1991 · 119 min · Director: Nikita Mikhalkov
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
The shepherd Gombo lives with his wife, three children and grandmother in a tent on the Mongolian steppe. They are pleased with their rustic conditions, until a Russian truck driver, Serguei, gets stuck with his truck nearby. The cultural gap between Gombo and Serguie seems invincible. But maybe they can learn a few things from each other?
Emotional fingerprint
Close to Eden (1991) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 35%, Empathy 25%, Nostalgia 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe35%
- Empathy25%
- Nostalgia20%
- Hope10%
- Melancholy10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Empathy, Nostalgia. Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Empathy and Nostalgia. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Melancholy
- Empathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Melancholy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Melancholy | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Empathy | 43 % | 18 % | 7 % | 30 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 44 % | 26 % | 4 % | 21 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Humor | 48 % | 36 % | 6 % | 23 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 36 % | 10 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 34 % | 6 % | 24 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 48 % | 38 % | 3 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Humor | 46 % | 39 % | 5 % | 34 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Humor | 39 % | 29 % | 6 % | 27 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Curiosity | 34 % | 21 % | 8 % | 25 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Humor | 43 % | 25 % | 19 % | 35 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Empathy | 54 % | 21 % | 36 % | 48 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Melancholy | 59 % | 23 % | 44 % | 51 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Humor | 57 % | 39 % | 30 % | 40 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Humor | 55 % | 50 % | 13 % | 27 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 48 % | 30 % | 3 % | 20 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Curiosity | 37 % | 20 % | 2 % | 20 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 116′ | Melancholy | 70 % | 35 % | 65 % | 30 % |
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Cast
Bayartu
Burma
Bowin
Babouchka
Wang Biao, Chinese pianist
Nikolay, Sergey's friend
Marina, Sergei's wife
Stanislas
Details
- Directed by
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Written by
- Nikita Mikhalkov, Rustam Ibragimbekov
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1991
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Country
- France, Soviet Union
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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