Office Romance

A clumsy but goodhearted single father of two who works at a Moscow statistics bureau. He is timid and hungry for a promotion, which leads him to flirt at a party but quickly reveals a deeper respect for Kalugina. Over time he grows to value her leadership, ultimately choosing genuine affection over career advancement and resigning when the dynamic becomes untenable.

An industrious and strict department head nicknamed 'our frump' by her subordinates. She keeps emotions guarded and commands respect with precision. As Anatoly's feelings surface, she gradually lowers her armor and begins to invest more in her appearance and relationships, transforming both herself and the office dynamic.

An old friend and married colleague who rekindles a long-ago connection with Samokhvalov. Her romantic entanglements create tension and become the catalyst for gossip that spills through the office. Her letters to Samokhvalov draw attention and humiliation, affecting office dynamics.

A longtime friend of Anatoly who returns from Switzerland and seeks to promote his old friend, but treats Olga as a casual acquaintance; He becomes entangled in Olga's letters and the office's gossip. His presence rekindles old dynamics and exposes competing loyalties within the bureau.

Kalugina's efficient secretary, nicknamed 'Verochka', who gathers and distributes office gossip. She reads the love letters, carries them through the office, and ultimately leaks them, becoming a catalyst for conflict and exposing the fragility of office privacy.

The bureau's labor union committee activist and busybody who tracks office affairs and attempts to 'sort out' problems. She exposes the couples' secrets by handling the letters and reports, embodying the meddlesome administrative culture in the office.