---
title: "Tale of the Star-Child"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tale-of-the-star-child-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 404021
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tale of the Star-Child (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tale-of-the-star-child-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tale of the Star-Child is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Family, Science Fiction, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Belarusfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover a two-part television film based on the works of Oscar Wilde."

### Why Watch
- Based on the works of Oscar Wilde
- Features added science-fiction elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Completely eliminates magic
- Makes significant changes to the plot
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends family, science fiction, and fantasy genres based on literary works.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, science fiction, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tale-of-the-star-child-1983#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leonid Nechayev
- **Networks / Studios**: Belarusfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pavel Chernyshev** as *Звёздный мальчик*
- **Gražina Baikštytė** as *мать Звёздного мальчика*
- **Rostislav Yankovsky** as *хозяин созвездия*
- **Matlyuba Alimova** as *ясновидящая - цыганка*
- **Boris Plotnikov** as *психолог созвездия*
- **Vladimir Shelestov** as *учёный созвездия*
- **Ivan Matskevich** as *егерь*
- **Lyudmila Zaytseva** as *крестьянка*
- **Dmitri Volkov** as *мальчик*
- **Angelina Polyanchukova** as *Эля*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Tale of the Star-Child?
It is a two-part television film based on the works of Oscar Wilde.

### Q: When was it released?
It was released on 06/28/1983.

### Q: What works is it based on?
It is based on the works of Oscar Wilde.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is categorized under family, science fiction, and fantasy.

### Q: How does it differ from earlier versions?
It added science-fiction elements and completely eliminated magic while making significant plot changes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tale of the Star-Child — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404021)

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