Seekers of Happiness

Dvoira is the family matriarch, a resilient woman seeking a better life for her family in Birobidžan. She embodies hope and perseverance, advocating for her children's happiness and stability within the collective farm. Her protective nature underscores the importance of family unity.

Rosa is Dvoira's daughter, a young woman in love with Korney. She navigates cultural differences and societal expectations while pursuing personal happiness. Her relationship with Korney symbolizes hope for integration and acceptance.

Pinya is primarily characterized by his refusal to work and his obsession with gold, which leads to conflict and his eventual arrest. His stubbornness and inability to adapt reflect themes of resistance to change and societal expectations.

Korney is a young fisherman's son who falls in love with Rosa. He symbolizes hope for cultural integration and is initially suspected of murder but is ultimately cleared. His love story represents unity across ethnic divides.

Basya is Dvoira's other daughter, in love with Natan. Her unhappiness in her marriage due to Pinya's refusal to assimilate highlights conflicts between tradition and change. Her character emphasizes the personal struggles within social change.

Natan, the chairman of the 'Red Field' collective, is the love interest of Basya. His role underlines communal efforts in rebuilding life and reflects the importance of collective work and social cohesion in post-war Soviet society.