Uploaded October 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Director Khaniutin memorialized the struggles of rural migrants in Moscow, where they were driven in their quest for a better life. He also showed how their departure was changing village life. The final scene, provided here, is a sad commentary on the decline of rural culture. While a Muscovite visiting from his native village leads the traditional wedding procession with his accordion, younger village folk gather around a tape player and do the dances that they crave from the big cities.
Director Khaniutin memorialized the struggles of rural migrants in Moscow, where they were driven in their quest for a better life. He also showed how their departure was changing village life. The final scene, provided here, is a sad commentary on the decline of rural culture. While a Muscovite visiting from his native village leads the traditional wedding procession with his accordion, younger village folk gather around a tape player and do the dances that they crave from the big cities.
