Valeriya Vrublevskaya

Based on L. Yelisieieva’s short story "Far Away". In the 1920s–30s, a girl named Liolia grows up in poverty after her father is killed in the so-called “Civil War.” Her mother’s new marriage brings fear and violence into the home, so Liolia is sent to live with her grandmother, where she finds peace—though only briefly.

The head of the institute's department, Bryzgalov, abuses his official position. Many employees put up with this: some of them are afraid of Bryzgalov, others count on his patronage in exchange for their lack of principles. Only Barvinskaya boldly exposes Bryzgalov.

Dedicated to the life and work of the Ukrainian singer Solomiya Krushelnytska (1873-1952), the owner of a voice of extraordinary beauty and strength. In 1893-1939 she performed in opera theaters in Europe and America, in 1939 she returned to her homeland. The film is based on the real facts of the singer's life and is constructed as her memoirs.