Two young university students wish to escape the oppressive Soviet Union. But their plans are monitored by the KGB, who try to intimidate them. One of them is taken into custody and tortured, which spurs them to make an escape attempt that could cost them their lives
Escape to the Sun is of 1 hour(s) and 58 minute(s). It is Produced By: Noah Films, Cinévision. It was released on 1972-10-31. It has the tagline: Their dream was the sun beyond the border
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