Tchaikovsky’s Wife (2022) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2022 · 144 mins · Russian

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Directed by

Kirill Serebrennikov

Starring

Yuliya Aug, Aleksandr Gorchilin, Varvara Shmykova, Georgiy Kudrenko, Ekaterina Ermishina, Vladimir Mishukov

Budget

$2.1M

Antonina Milyukova, a young woman from a privileged Russian family in the 19th century, becomes fixated on marrying the renowned composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky after hearing his music. Despite his initial acceptance of their union, Tchaikovsky later blames Antonina for his personal and professional struggles, subjecting her to harsh treatment and attempts to end their marriage. Driven by her enduring feelings, she resolves to remain with him, enduring humiliation and disgrace until she is slowly driven to the brink of madness.