meeting between Tchekov and Mikhalkov. so, a splendid moment. because this film is not exactly an adaptation. or support for one of a Russian image. it is a gem, fragile and delicate, precise and seductive, in which each piece is placed at perfect place. after the end, essential is its favor. gloomy stories, wise performance, the eyes of a child in middle of adults storm. change of sense and the dark clouds of revolution. fragility and need of guarantees. silhouettes of characters as shadows. and the games of normality who must cover the holes of reality. a film , like many by Mikhalkov, who represents only translation of a profound search of ideal in common reality. short - the story of Oblomov in different clothes.
