Release, runtime and language

2020 · 88 mins · Russian

Directed by

Ilya Khrzhanovsky, Jekaterina Oertel

Starring

Radmila Shegoleva, Teodor Currentzis, Lydia Shegoleva

A young woman named Nora, who once lived in the provinces, now enjoys a privileged life married to a successful scientist within a secretive Moscow institute. Her mother makes a long-awaited visit, observing Nora’s home and carefully assessing her daughter’s happiness. Through intimate conversations, the complexities and contradictions within their relationship are gradually revealed, exploring themes of family, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment.