A Cruel Romance

A Cruel Romance

1984 · 142 min · RU · 7.5 (45 votes)
Dir. Eldar Ryazanov · Starring Alisa Freyndlikh, Larisa Guzeeva, Nikita Mikhalkov, Andrey Myagkov, Aleksey Petrenko, Viktor Proskurin · Music Andrey Petrov
DramaRomance

In the town of Bryakhimov, noble but poor widow Harita Ignatyevna Ogudalova seeks to arrange marriages for her three daughters. She maintains an “open house”, hoping to attract gentlemen well-off enough to marry a dowry-less girl for love.

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A sweeping, tragic romance set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. It's a melancholic tale of love, loss, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of social standing. Prepare for an operatic, slow-burn experience.

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