Vassa

Vassa

1983 · 138 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

For many years, Vassa Zheleznova has been leading the family business and, despite the inconspicuous children, her dissolute husband, alcoholic brother, and revolutionary daughter-in-law, is trying to maintain at least the appearance of a normal family... 1913 is coming, and everything that was dedicated to her life is wrecked.

Directed by Gleb Panfilov · Written by Gleb Panfilov

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