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| Country: | Soviet Union |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 32 min |
Description:
This adaptation of Aleksei Arbuzov's play explores the evolving relationship between Rodion Nikolayevich, the chief physician of a sanatorium, and Lydia Vasilievna, a patient who resists the institution's rules. Their first encounter is tense, as Lydia challenges the sanatorium's order with her independent nature. However, through repeated interactions, they develop a true friendship. The film examines human connection within the confines of an institution, highlighting how empathy can change relationships. As the middle-aged protagonists grow closer, their friendship deepens into something more. Sharing their lives, vulnerabilities, and aspirations, Rodion Nikolayevich and Lydia Vasilievna demonstrate the significance of human connection in facing life's difficulties, no matter their age or situation.
| Alternative title: | Старомодная комедия |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | Russian |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | woman director |
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