A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.
Natalya / Maroussia - the Mother
Ignat / Alexei - 12 Years Old
Lisa
Forensic Doctor
Printery Director
Nanny / Neighbour / Strange Woman at Tea Table
Rifle Shooting Instructor
The Father
Aleksei - 5 Years Old
Proofreader in Printing House
Spanish Refugee
Watching this again at age 24 with strep throat while the sun came up this morning, when I got to the part where the dog walks out the door and the woman starts picking up peaches or potatoes or whatever, I was literally reborn, etc.
Natalya / Maroussia - the Mother
Ignat / Alexei - 12 Years Old
Lisa
Forensic Doctor
Printery Director
Nanny / Neighbour / Strange Woman at Tea Table
Rifle Shooting Instructor
The Father
Aleksei - 5 Years Old
Proofreader in Printing House
Spanish Refugee
Watching this again at age 24 with strep throat while the sun came up this morning, when I got to the part where the dog walks out the door and the woman starts picking up peaches or potatoes or whatever, I was literally reborn, etc.
