By the Bluest of Seas

Set in the early Soviet period, during the era of collectivized labor and state-driven projects. The island’s fishing collective anchors daily life and labor, with the Pacific Fleet serving as a distant backdrop that underscores duty and discipline. The setting evokes the era’s blend of communal aspiration and personal emotion.

A remote island in the Caspian Sea serves as the home of the Lights of Communism collective. The community relies on collective labor and fishing to sustain daily life under a centralized leadership. Rugged shores and a small harbor frame a close-knit society where workers share duties and rituals.

💘 Love Triangle

Three people are drawn to Mariya, the island’s charismatic leader, creating tension between Alyosha and Yussuf. Mariya’s engagement to a man serving in the Pacific Fleet intensifies the rivals’ passions and fuels jealousy. The romance tests loyalty to friends, the collective, and private desires.

🌊 Sea & Fate

The sea looms over every action, from the storm that capsizes the ship to the perilous ventures on fishing expeditions. Rescue, near tragedy, and a dramatic wave-carried revival of Mariya anchor the plot to the water. The storm acts as a catalyst that reveals true loyalties and reshapes relationships.

🤝 Collective Duty

Labor on the Lights of Communism collective frames the characters’ choices, highlighting teamwork and shared purpose. Alyosha and Yussuf prove their usefulness through fishing and mechanical skills, while personal conflict tests communal harmony. The ending reinforces solidarity, as love and duty coexist and the trio chooses to move forward together in a spirit of mutual support.