
The main film character, an ordinary peasant Martyn Borylya, decided to get a noble order. Having chosen a little and primitive aim, in the chase of the artificial values, he loses everything.
Directed by Hnat Yura, Oleksiy Shvachko, Martyn Borulya leans on a strong ensemble — Hnat Yura, Varvara Chaika, Olga Kusenko — 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 comedy titles of 1953.
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