
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.

as Natalya / Maroussia - the Mother

as Ignat / Alexei - 12 Years Old

as Nadezha

as Lisa

as Forensic Doctor

as Printery Director

as Nanny / Neighbour / Strange Woman at Tea Table

as Rifle Shooting Instructor

as The Father

as Aleksei - 5 Years Old

as Proofreader in Printing House

as Narrator - The Author's Words (voice)

as Narrator - His Own Poems (voice)

as Old Mother

as Asafiev - War Orphan

as Redheaded Girl

as Spanish Refugee

as Spanish Refugee

as Spanish Refugee

as Spanish Refugee

as Spanish Refugee

as Spanish Refugee Twin

as Spanish Refugee Twin