Synopsis
Katya, a young librarian, believes in love, but her ideals are crushed by reality. After a string of disappointing affairs, Katya finally finds tenderness and understanding in the arms of her colleague, a journalist called Tanya. But then the First Department interferes: the state security services see this relationship as unacceptable for a Soviet woman.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.8/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 4.3/1015 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 54 | 100% |
Key crew
- Ilya KhrzhanovskyDirector, Screenplay
- Jekaterina OertelDirector, Screenplay
Cast
- Alexey TrifonovChief of the General Department (1952–1960); Head of the Institute (1960–1966)
- Ekaterina YuspinaLibrarian (1942-1947); Head of the library (1951-1953)
- Tatiana PolozhyJournalist; Literary editor of Izvestiya Instituta (The Institute News)
- Alexander EfimovJunior research scientist in the mathematical physics laboratory
- Teodor CurrentzisDau
- Radmila ShegolevaNora