A broke teacher bets everything on one last film — and somehow lands a real star.
Unlucky university teacher Valentin finds an outlet in leading a student film club, where he makes amateur films with young talents. Valentin believes that a bad streak cannot last forever and that he will definitely get lucky someday. Fate favors the unlucky but talented teacher, and Kirill Kyaro agrees to take part in his new film. While Valentin tries his best to grab luck by the tail, the students of the film club grow up, find themselves and make important life discoveries.
Acting
Kirill Käro playing himself — meta casting that actually lands.
Direction
Kukushkin balances cringe comedy with genuine warmth.
Director
Mikhail Kukushkin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kirill Käro is a major Russian TV star; his appearance here parallels the plot's 'impossible casting' twist.
The film reflects post-Soviet Russia's indie film scene, where passion projects survive on sheer stubbornness and borrowed equipment.
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