Here, it would seem, the usual melodramatic and partly tragic plot, but something in this film is not template and charming.
It must have played a role. This atmosphere of perestroika years always harbors something disturbing, sad and unique. The plot is really painful. And closer to the final credits, you realize that this is more of a human tragedy than a melodrama.
An elegant decoration of the tape was the song ' No, these tears are not mine' to the music of Tariverdiev, as well as his melody ' Promise of Love'. The main character is the personification of some deep sadness and complete calm dignity without a drop of twitching or fussiness. It fits very well into this sad but heartfelt narrative.
This is not just a story of love, unrealistic hopes and human mistakes. It is an ode to something existential, something above the material world, something that is often beyond human understanding. It is an emotional and profound message. He seems to say that not everything in life is static and banal, there are good people, and the deepest characters, and true love.
In the views of the main characters much more feelings than could be in their dialogues. The film leaves a certain understatement, a certain seal. It’s like evening shadows sliding across the walls of an old house. You can see them, understand them, feel their involvement in the mystery, but you can’t be sure what’s going on in their world. In the world of shadows.
7 out of 10