In Midsummer

In Midsummer

1975 · Drama, Romance

Andrii Troian and Volodymyr Ruban once studied together at an agricultural academy. Ruban transferred to the correspondence program and went to work in a village. While pursuing postgraduate studies, Troian developed a new wheat variety called Maria. After becoming director of a state farm, Ruban invites Troian to serve as chief agronomist in order to test the wheat in practice. Their relationship proves difficult: conflicts arise over methods and styles of leadership. Troian’s personal life is equally complicated – particularly his relationship with the schoolteacher Maria…

Directed by Vasyl Illiashenko · Written by Yuriy Parkhomenko

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