East/West Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.40/10 from 5200 votes
Tags: denunciation
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La vida prometida (Este-Oeste)
Title in Italiano:

Est-ovest - Amore-libertà
Title in Português:

Vida Prometida

Synopsis

East/West

In June 1946, Stalin invites the Russian exiled from the 1917 Revolution to return home. When the ships comes ashore in Odessa, the passengers are divided in two groups and one of them is executed. Among the survivors are Dr. Aleksei Golovin, his French wife Marie and their young son.

Marie is accused to be a spy, her French passport is torn up and Aleksei accepts to move to Kyiv with his family to save her. They are sent to a room in a communal house and soon Marie befriends the super, an old woman who speaks French. But she is denounced and killed by the government agents.

Marie feels guilty and brings her grandson Sasha Vasilyev, who will be evicted, to live in her room with her family. Marie wants to return to her family in France, but Aleksei explains that they are imprisoned in Russia. Marie tries a contact with the leftist French actress Gabrielle Develay to ask for help to leave the USSR.

While Marie gets distant from her husband, she gets closer to Sacha, who is a great swimmer and the only chance to Marie contact her family.

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Kimberly Thompson
6/10

The soundtrack of East/West creates a haunting atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates the sense of fear and uncertainty experienced by the characters in the film.

James Jackson
8/10

The use of traditional Russian music elements in the soundtrack of East/West adds authenticity to the setting and helps immerse the audience in the historical context of the film.

Timothy Lopez
4/10

Furthermore, I felt that the soundtrack did not effectively convey the historical and cultural setting of post-World War II Soviet Union. The music seemed out of place and did not evoke a sense of time and place, leaving the audience disconnected from the unfolding events and failing to immerse them in the story.

Sarah Lopez
5/10

The use of traditional Russian instruments in the music adds authenticity and helps transport the listener to the time period and setting of the story.

Jennifer Scott
10/10

Each track in the soundtrack of East/West is masterfully crafted to evoke a specific mood or feeling, enhancing the storytelling and immersing the audience in the characters' struggles and triumphs. The music not only complements the narrative, but elevates it to a whole new level, making the viewing experience even more powerful and memorable.

Lisa Lopez
9/10

The soundtrack of East/West truly captures the emotional depth and tension of the story. The haunting melodies and stirring orchestration perfectly convey the despair and hope of the characters as they navigate through the tumultuous events of post-World War II Russia.

Stephanie Green
7/10

The soundtrack of East/West beautifully captures the emotional depth and tension of the story, enhancing the viewing experience.

Lisa Hall
5/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack enhances the drama and tension of the plot, making the viewer feel more connected to the struggles of the characters.

Kimberly King
8/10

The haunting melodies and poignant orchestration in the soundtrack of East/West perfectly convey the sense of loss and longing experienced by the characters, adding a layer of depth to the narrative.

Edward Wilson
1/10

I found the soundtrack of East/West to be lacking in emotional depth and failed to capture the intensity and complexity of the storyline. The music felt generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the viewing experience and falling flat during key emotional scenes.

Robert Jackson
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of East/West is a powerful and evocative element of the film that enhances the storytelling and emotional impact of the narrative.

Matthew Nelson
5/10

The subtle use of silence in certain scenes allows for moments of reflection and contemplation, adding a layer of complexity to the overall sound design.