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Similar to Anathema
It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
Deacon Olympius
student
the Dean
merchant
Acting
liberal
wood cutter
townswoman
gentleman in the church
church chorister
deacon’s wife
lady donating to the poor (uncredited)
voiceover
January 1, 1960
Deacon Olympius
student
the Dean
merchant
Acting
liberal
wood cutter
townswoman
gentleman in the church
church chorister
deacon’s wife
lady donating to the poor (uncredited)
voiceover
