This family story, based on a play by Lyudmila Ulitskaya, is imbued with notes of nostalgia. Watching the funny and dramatic events unfolding on stage at the same time, the viewer feels as if he or she is immersed in the atmosphere of the late 80s, in the times of the decline of the Soviet era.
The main heroine, played by Liya Akhedzhakova, is the strong and imperious Esfir, who steadfastly follows traditions and adheres to customs, and actively organizes her son's private life. Despite his resistance, the loving mother tries to make him happy by force and brings the young man a "proper" bride. To do this, the heroine goes to her hometown.
This family story, based on a play by Lyudmila Ulitskaya, is imbued with notes of nostalgia. Watching the funny and dramatic events unfolding on stage at the same time, the viewer feels as if he or she is immersed in the atmosphere of the late 80s, in the times of the decline of the Soviet era.
The main heroine, played by Liya Akhedzhakova, is the strong and imperious Esfir, who steadfastly follows traditions and adheres to customs, and actively organizes her son's private life. Despite his resistance, the loving mother tries to make him happy by force and brings the young man a "proper" bride. To do this, the heroine goes to her hometown.
This family story, based on a play by Lyudmila Ulitskaya, is imbued with notes of nostalgia. Watching the funny and dramatic events unfolding on stage at the same time, the viewer feels as if he or she is immersed in the atmosphere of the late 80s, in the times of the decline of the Soviet era.
The main character played by Liya Akhedzhakova - strong and powerful Esphyr, who steadfastly follows traditions and adheres to the foundations, actively organizes the personal life of her son. Despite his resistance, the loving mother tries to make him happy by force and brings the young man a "proper" bride. To do this, the heroine goes to her hometown.
But the well-thought-out plan collapses: Esther's son does not accept the rules of the game imposed by his mother and opposes the marriage, and the bride turns out to be not quite who she pretends to be.
The protagonist has to reconcile and reconsider her principles. Esther gives her love to her daughter-in-law and her grandson, who is not even her own.
This touching melodrama once again raises the issues of intergenerational relationships and the ability of a mother's heart to love without limits.
