Peter married and was immediately appointed captain of the ship. In his first flight, the hero went with his wife — really wanted to introduce her to her mother. But mother offended on him…
Acting
Lyubov Sokolova's mother-in-law is terrifyingly specific.
Production
Authentic shipboard claustrophobia.
Director
Adolf Bergunker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Brezhnev's stagnation, the film slyly critiques how Soviet hierarchical structures colonized even family relationships.
Director Bergunker filmed aboard an actual freighter; Prokhorenko famously seasick for entire production.
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