Since childhood, we have been taught stereotypes: That's how you do it, that's how you live, that's how you achieve it.
And we're willing to scratch the other's eyes out, helping him get rid of the mottle. Of course for him. It's not comfortable with the log, and there's also this morsel!
It’s a tough movie, especially for those who have gone through the 90’s with their humanity.
I'm not going to retell the story. A little background on the main characters. In general, they are much deeper than it seems, for this they are pleased with the comments and additions.
Pauline is one of those whose glass is more half empty than full. A woman who knows exactly what she wants. From others. Stereotypes of ideals imposed on her by the public. She doesn't want children. Why? Doesn't feel confident in your husband? Or maybe the other way around? Nobody knows that. Even her.
Gleb, Bread and Bread. A model of a family man who bought a car, and built a house, and started a business, and knows how to cook, and respects his wife, and loves children. Just a girl's ideal and dream. Any of Pauline's friends would happily jump out for Gleb. But Gleb somehow chose Pauline. Whether it is a child trauma, an overbearing mother, violence - we guess for ourselves.
Kostya. Hard as Bones! A sample of a possible variant of "masculinity", which a little dries (or rather flows) Polina. Combat rooster with army experience. Strong in words. Masculinity is expressed in the command of the wife: "Get behind the wheel, or I've had a drink!"
Tanya - beauty - long braid. A Russian woman. Mistress, mother, gentle, kind. The exact opposite of Pauline. Her glass is half full. She looks for positivity in everything. He even protects the alcoholic husband who beats her. "Hitting is loving." But like all the characters, it is not so clear. Why is her husband beating her up? Maybe it's for what? The fact that she immediately offers to go to you with the first person she meets, then flirts with him, the fact that she flew in at the age of 17 already hints at something. But maybe she just wants to run away from a humiliating life with anyone, but doesn't see the possibility yet? Positive is the only form of self-defense.
King Arthur is a Gopnik with a difficult fate. He is offended by all who, according to the opinion imposed by society, are more successful than he is. He replaces his mental pain with physical pain. Of course, this does not help, but he knows no other way. And unfortunately, neither his wife, nor the main character, nor anyone from his entourage can help him in this.