Beanpole (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   End of the war and Iya's hospital work

   At the end of World War II, Iya Sergeyevna, nicknamed Beanpole, works in a Leningrad hospital under Dr. Nikolai Ivanovich. She sometimes suffers fits that leave her momentarily immobile, or tremble. She lives in a communal apartment with three-year-old Pashka, a boy in her care.

   When

   End of World War II

   Where

   Leningrad hospital

2. 2

   Pashka's death during a fit

   During one of her fits, Iya accidentally smothers the child in her care, a tragedy that haunts her. Days later, Masha returns to Iya's room in uniform from the front and asks what happened to Pashka. The atmosphere thickens with guilt and fear.

   When

   Shortly after the episode

   Where

   Communal apartment, Leningrad

3. 3

   Dancing invitation and car plan

   Bitter about Pashka's death, Masha invites Iya out dancing and they join Sasha and his friend in their car. The invitation foreshadows a night of entangled loyalties and desire. Iya accepts, stepping into a night that will blur the lines between care and cruelty.

   When

   The next day

   Where

   Car (Sasha's vehicle)

4. 4

   Sasha's seduction interrupted; Iya's violence

   Inside the car, Sasha's friend attempts to seduce Iya and is repulsed; she lashes out at him. Later she discovers Sasha having sex with Masha and assaults him, fracturing trust and setting the stage for a tense relationship among the trio. The night ends with ruptured bonds and unresolved longing.

   When

   Soon after the invitation

   Where

   Car

5. 5

   Bath encounter and motive for motherhood

   The next day, in a communal bath, Iya notices Masha's abdominal scar, and Masha reveals she wants a child to heal herself. The exchange deepens the sense of shared need and complicates their bond. The search for motherhood becomes a bitter common thread.

   When

   The following day

   Where

   Communal bath

6. 6

   Masha's backstory and hospital work

   Masha begins work at the hospital and tells Dr. Ivanovich that she and Iya served together in an anti-aircraft gun crew. Iya, however, was discharged after a traumatic head injury, while Masha continued serving. The doctor notes their different fates and the mounting tension between them.

   When

   Shortly after

   Where

   Hospital

7. 7

   Euthanasia request for Stepan

   Stepan's wife arrives at the hospital to beg for euthanasia for her paralyzed husband. Nikolai Ivanovich is initially opposed but relents, telling Iya to perform the act 'the last time.' Iya hesitantly agrees and carries out the injection one night. The act centers on guilt, mercy, and the demands of others.

   When

   One night

   Where

   Stepan's room, hospital

8. 8

   Infertility and night watch

   During night watch, Masha is exhausted from the war, and Iya's euthanasia leaves its mark. Dr. Ivanovich examines Masha and confirms her infertility. The knowledge compounds Masha's plan and the imbalance between the two women.

   When

   That night

   Where

   Hospital

9. 9

   Masha's demand for a child

   Masha insists that Iya bear a child for her, citing the debt she believes Iya owes after Pashka's death. Iya refuses, and Masha uses threats of exposure to pressure her. The tension between them deepens and foreshadows further coercion.

   When

   After infertility was confirmed

   Where

   Their room

10. 10

    Doctor impregnates Iya

    At a party, Masha pushes Dr. Ivanovich to impregnate Iya, but he initially refuses. Later, in their room, the doctor violates Iya, while Masha lies beside them, complicating the trio's dynamic and sealing Iya's fate in the scheme.

    When

    Later

    Where

    In their room

11. 11

    Iya not pregnant and Sasha's entanglements

    Masha continues to see Sasha, frustrating Iya, who learns she is not pregnant. The domestic triangle remains unstable as desires shift and jealousy grows, with Sasha's presence intensifying the precarious balance.

    When

    Following the impregnation

    Where

    Their apartment and Sasha's visits

12. 12

    Masha's breakdown and Iya's calming kiss

    At a party, Masha frenzies and dances uncontrollably; Iya calms her by kissing her. Masha initially resists but ultimately yields to the moment, showing a fragile tenderness beneath the volatility. The kiss becomes a fleeting moment of relief amid the turmoil.

    When

    After the argument about Sasha's presence

    Where

    Room/party

13. 13

    Iya's plea and plan to leave

    Iya asks Dr. Ivanovich to impregnate her, but he declines and instead invites her to leave the city with him the next day. The possibility of escape hints at a final choice about who will shape Iya's future. The moment underscores Iya's longing for a new beginning.

    When

    After the argument with Sasha

    Where

    Dr. Ivanovich's house

14. 14

    Masha's visit to Sasha's parents

    Masha visits Sasha's prestigious parents and is met with cold disdain. Sasha's mother judges her as an 'army base wife' and questions the legitimacy of their relationship. The scene highlights the social prejudice that haunts the two women.

    When

    Later

    Where

    Sasha's parents' estate

15. 15

    Tram accident, non-pregnancy revelation, and embrace

    Masha's tram hits a tall woman; she cannot recognize the dead body and rushes home to find Iya in the midst of another episode. Iya reveals she is not pregnant after all. In a final, tender twist, Masha promises that Sasha will stay away; they vow to be together and raise a child, who will symbolize healing for both of them, and they embrace in tears.

    When

    After the tram accident

    Where

    Tram route; then home