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Vera Golubeva, a textile worker, lives in a hostel. In her spare time, she arranges the fate of her friends. Although the class is disinterested and informal, Faith comes up to him professionally: working with the press, send out wedding announcements across the Soviet Union carefully selects and grooms. Vera herself is lonely, walking at other people's weddings, forgot to dream of her own family happiness. In a purely female team of the hostel there is a new commandant Viktor Petrovich. At first, he tries to fight with the established order and close the marriage office of Faith. But soon Victor begins to realize that Faith is the very woman he sought all his life…
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Key opinion
This Soviet classic is widely celebrated for its nostalgic, heartwarming tone and the exceptional lead performances by Natalia Gundareva and Alexander Mikhailov. While some critics find the plot formulaic or overly idealistic, most audiences view it as a sincere, uplifting, and highly rewatchable exploration of human connection.
| Acting | Natalia Gundareva and Alexander Mikhailov deliver charismatic, heartfelt performances that provide the emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Score | Evgeny Doga's lyrical score, particularly the song 'Osenniye dni,' perfectly captures the film's nostalgic and hopeful atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The supporting ensemble, notably Frunzik Mkrtyan, adds depth and memorable comedic relief to the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as a charming, life-affirming fable, while others criticize its reliance on traditional tropes and shallow character motivations. | |
| Theme | The film's focus on marriage as a cure for loneliness and housing issues is seen by some as a comforting Soviet fairy tale, and by others as regressive propaganda. |