The Telegraph Route

The Telegraph Route

116 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 30, 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.

The Telegraph Route

116 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 30, 1994

The Telegraph Route
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.
Producers France 2 Cinéma, Cinébravo
Original title La piste du télégraphe
Directors Liliane de Kermadec
Writers Liliane de Kermadec

Cast

Elena Safonova

as Lisa Alling

Mylène Demongeot

as Muriel

Miki Manojlović

as Carlo

Cong Shan

as Shan

Rémy Roubakha

as Billy