Movie · 1978
Is Asya based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Asya is based on the book Asya by Ivan Turgenev (1858).
The movie was released in 1978.
The book behind Asya
Asya
by Ivan Turgenev · first published 1858 · short novel
Novella by Ivan Turgenev. Written in 1857, first published in 1858 in the first issue of the journal "Sovremennik" (Volume LXVII), 39-84..
Common questions
Is Asya based on a book?
Yes. Asya is based on the book Asya by Ivan Turgenev (1858).
Who wrote the book Asya is based on?
Asya was written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1858.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Asya before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Ivan Turgenev's books
- Bezhin Meadow (film, 1937)
- First Love (film, 1970)
- A Nest of Gentry (film, 1969)
- Mumu (film, 1959)
- Fathers and Sons (film, 1959)
- Two Women (film, 2014)