In this film, the main character, Andrey Buzykin (played by Oleg Basilashvili), finds himself struggling to manage his hectic work life and spending time with his wife, Nina (played by Natalya Gundareva), and mistress, Alla (played by Marina Neyolova). As an English to Russian translator, Andrey is not responsible for the creative material. He merely translates what others have already written. This, along with his inability to say "no" to his boss' requests, portrays him as a weak man, incapable of managing his own life.
Additionally, Andrey is an educated man living in a rather large apartment for the times, yet his life appears to be going nowhere. This only further solidifies idea of him being an inferior man. Similar to his job, his wife hardly notices him. Because of this, Andrey has found a mistress. With all of these people in his life, the main character struggles to please everybody.
This film, classified as a drama-comedy, is great, as it shows life in Leningrad during the Soviet Era. The man is a part of the intelligentsia, the educated middle class. Additionally, cultural references are present throughout the film and includes such items as mushroom picking and communal living.
Additionally, Andrey is an educated man living in a rather large apartment for the times, yet his life appears to be going nowhere. This only further solidifies idea of him being an inferior man. Similar to his job, his wife hardly notices him. Because of this, Andrey has found a mistress. With all of these people in his life, the main character struggles to please everybody.
This film, classified as a drama-comedy, is great, as it shows life in Leningrad during the Soviet Era. The man is a part of the intelligentsia, the educated middle class. Additionally, cultural references are present throughout the film and includes such items as mushroom picking and communal living.