
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.

Natalya / Maroussia - the Mother

Ignat / Alexei - 12 Years Old
Nadezha - Mother of 12-Year-Old Alexei

Lisa

Forensic Doctor

Printery Director

Nanny / Neighbour / Strange Woman at Tea Table

Rifle Shooting Instructor

The Father

Aleksei - 5 Years Old

Proofreader in Printing House

Narrator - The Author's Words (voice)

Narrator - His Own Poems (voice)
Old Mother
Asafiev - War Orphan
Redheaded Girl
Spanish Refugee
Spanish Refugee

Spanish Refugee
Spanish Refugee
Spanish Refugee
Spanish Refugee Twin
Spanish Refugee Twin

Editor

Director of Photography
Producer

Writer

Writer

Costume Design

Original Music Composer
Sound

Camera Operator

Production Manager
Makeup Artist
Production Design
Camera Operator
Construction Foreman
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Camera

Poem

Director

Author