Sergey Shaydakov

Maryana is successful divorce lawyer, but her own marriage to Dima is far from ideal. On her birthday, her mother, eccentric provincial actress Margarita. In attempt to stay and bond with her daughter Margarita claims Dima has affair.

A feature film based on the novella by Yuri Koval, recounting a whimsical and humorous journey aboard a homemade boat through the Vologda region. The picture consists of two parallel storylines. The first follows the adventures of the novella’s protagonist, whose absurd escapade unexpectedly transforms into a mystical experience amidst the rivers, marshes, and villages of the countryside. The second centers on a theatrical production based on Koval’s book — staged by a group of students — which reveals the backstory: how the book’s hero came to yearn to break free from Moscow and retreat far away from everyone — including his friends — deep into the heart of nature.