A not young people's artist Mikhail Ulyanov in not very expected from him - in moderation even adventurous - the image of a lyrical hero, but he, in acting, is universal, is strong in this. Rich leather cloak with a belt and a briefcase – “diplomat”, typical for those years the chic of a business man – familiar and to travel abroad – of the Soviet model, is multiplied by a strong in this case stocky male charisma: female interest is ensured. Accidental meeting in the station buffet, leisurely whipping wedges, phrases about an outsider, looks, picking with unnecessary attendees, omissions and silence in between - but here is not just a typical Soviet short novel with an interesting traveler, easy in this case pushed away provincial boyfriend: suddenly plowed up both ... Sensitive viewers-women in this chemistry will understand better.
The film is interesting with the faces, paintings and sounds of the Soviet provincialism of the turn of the 70s and 80s, captured very naturally: quite a document of the era. Sometimes sparkling dialogue with brilliant acting. Bright Lyudmila Zaitseva in an assertive image of a fellow citizen. An example of a worthwhile Soviet cinema, forgotten undeservedly.