Acting
Oleg Yankovskiy's trembling silence speaks louder than any confession.
Direction
Filippov lets the horror breathe in empty rooms and loaded glances.
Director
Fyodor Filippov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during the Soviet 'thaw' when films could finally question official heroism without glorifying sacrifice. This small film walked a political tightrope.
The father's medal displayed in early scenes becomes visual poison—every glimpse of it on the wall is a lie the audience now shares.
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