The Telegraph Route (1994)

This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot entirely in the Ukraine. Lisa, a chambermaid, has had enough of American life and wants go home to Siberia. Because she had no money, she decided it was better to walk than stay in the U.S. any longer. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Elena Safonova

Lisa Alling

Christopher Chaplin

John

Mylène Demongeot

Muriel

Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović

Carlo

Cong Shan

Shan

Jean-Yves Gautier

Pilot

Rémy Roubakha

Billy

Alexandre Arbat

Aleksandr Belyavskiy

Boris Bystrov

Aleksey Rodionov

Alastair

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