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Release Year2009
Runtime3h 12m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
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DirectorRoman Prosvirnin
WritersRoman Prosvirnin
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsKogda My Byli Schastlivy
About Kogda My Byli Schastlivy
In Gleb's life everything was perfect - both at work and at home until one day the trusted partner betrayed him and as a result Gleb lost his business. The family was left without a livelihood. From now on, Gleb's wife Lena has to take care of herself, her husband and a child. She literally knocks down in search of earnings. Serious quarrels constantly occur between Lena and Gleb. The man feeling himself a useless loser starts drinking. Lena continues to work, hiding her pain from strangers. But once her boss Stas learns about Lena's situation and offers his help. Having heard about it, Gleb becomes furious. He decides that his wife cheated on him, and forbids her to see her son.
Directed by Roman Prosvirnin, Kogda My Byli Schastlivy leans on a strong ensemble — Svetlana Khodchenkova, Alexey Zubkov, Konstantin Solovyov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.
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