first of all this movie be a piece of reality very well realize artistically . some kind of combination between american beauty and as good a it get . and of course something specifically to all russian movie ( of course the valuable one and no dirty propaganda . ) represent the problem of loneliness of man . especially recommend for the people which really want to see beyond all vomitive propaganda about communism ( both positive or negative propaganda . ) . a movie about common people and their problem and lack of satisfaction especially for young one and fear when touch the real and too dirty face of the society . and about the fake solution represent alcohol and violence . and probably the only real solution represent true love . of course it very well locate in the space and time of russian perestroika but it valid for all the society ( except a perfect one and but do not worry not possible to find this on our earth . ) . for the last time definitely recommend .