1 00:00:09,551 --> 00:00:11,636 SHUKA Film Company 2 00:00:17,224 --> 00:00:19,769 Tatiana Babenkova 3 00:00:21,813 --> 00:00:23,982 Artyom Krylov 4 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:28,694 Vladislav Abashin 5 00:00:31,448 --> 00:00:34,659 in a film by Dmitry Cherkasov 6 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:42,042 LIFE OF A MISTRESS 7 00:01:52,403 --> 00:01:57,324 I cannot read, but I can sense this is sinful. 8 00:01:57,533 --> 00:01:59,452 The sin is mine, not yours, Tatiana. 9 00:01:59,701 --> 00:02:04,832 - Then why do I feel so guilty? - Don't feel this way, my beauty... 10 00:02:05,082 --> 00:02:10,587 I served a kind mistress. I don't know how to be one myself. 11 00:02:10,796 --> 00:02:15,510 There is no mistress. She is a serf. 12 00:02:17,137 --> 00:02:20,849 The Duke signed for you. I'm the only witness. 13 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:25,728 But I was born a serf, that's the destiny God intended for me. 14 00:02:25,853 --> 00:02:27,856 I will do anything for you! 15 00:02:43,204 --> 00:02:45,874 Take my braid and forget me. 16 00:02:47,791 --> 00:02:50,002 Or take me and forget the braid. 17 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:53,673 I will be your loyal dog. 18 00:02:54,339 --> 00:02:55,674 Let's hurry. 19 00:03:19,823 --> 00:03:23,202 - Is this where you live? - Don't be scared, Tatiana. 20 00:05:13,103 --> 00:05:16,398 I'm worried you might get cold. 21 00:05:17,524 --> 00:05:20,903 Am I not free to look out the window? 22 00:05:22,029 --> 00:05:24,031 It's windy tonight, 23 00:05:24,031 --> 00:05:27,159 and you didn't even take a change of clothes with you. 24 00:05:27,242 --> 00:05:29,578 It's fine, you can close the window. 25 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:36,752 But you're right, I don't have any clothes here. 26 00:05:39,088 --> 00:05:41,965 No brush, either. 27 00:05:43,509 --> 00:05:46,429 I will buy you everything. 28 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:51,225 What if they catch me? 29 00:05:53,645 --> 00:05:57,856 You're a free woman now. We'll get you a passport. 30 00:05:59,317 --> 00:06:01,861 My dear Tatiana... 31 00:06:04,989 --> 00:06:08,951 Still, I'm ashamed to go out in the streets of Yamburg. 32 00:06:13,456 --> 00:06:14,916 Let's go away. 33 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:22,047 We can move to St. Petersburg. I was offered a position there. 34 00:06:22,172 --> 00:06:25,343 - In St. Petersburg? - Yes. 35 00:06:30,015 --> 00:06:36,021 - We can start a new life. - We can. 36 00:07:11,889 --> 00:07:13,182 Polina... 37 00:07:14,476 --> 00:07:18,020 Right now, Alexey Petrovich is looking down at you, 38 00:07:18,020 --> 00:07:20,314 and is saddened by your tears. 39 00:07:21,023 --> 00:07:23,358 His soul is here with us. 40 00:07:31,534 --> 00:07:33,745 Any word from my Tatiana? 41 00:07:34,662 --> 00:07:37,372 The scoundrel's gone. Ran off. 42 00:07:37,749 --> 00:07:39,666 She knows that, 43 00:07:39,666 --> 00:07:42,795 even if she's caught, you won't punish her. 44 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:45,215 Let her live happy and free. 45 00:07:47,133 --> 00:07:50,719 But why didn't she tell me? Am I not her best friend? 46 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,389 You're her mistress. 47 00:07:54,723 --> 00:07:59,354 She's somewhere all alone, with no money and no passport... 48 00:09:00,038 --> 00:09:01,291 Sergey Savelich... 49 00:09:02,374 --> 00:09:04,043 I won't give up without a fight! 50 00:09:14,762 --> 00:09:18,475 Good wine. It was served at the Duke's ball the other night. 51 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:19,975 So what? I'm... 52 00:09:21,311 --> 00:09:24,356 - I'm his relative. - Indeed, you are. 53 00:09:26,024 --> 00:09:31,070 But your uncle happened to leave everything to a serf in his will. 54 00:09:31,278 --> 00:09:33,490 So he passed away... 55 00:09:35,199 --> 00:09:39,704 What a tragedy. Oh God... 56 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:43,375 What about me? 57 00:09:44,833 --> 00:09:51,216 Did he leave anything at all to me, his only nephew, the poor orphan? 58 00:10:06,397 --> 00:10:11,361 "I leave everything... House... Land..." 59 00:10:13,028 --> 00:10:18,742 "...to my foster daughter... Polina..." 60 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:25,750 "...to whom I granted freedom by certificate." 61 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:30,171 So Polina is... a serf? 62 00:10:40,598 --> 00:10:42,017 He betrayed... 63 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:51,316 He betrayed his brother, 64 00:10:51,651 --> 00:10:54,237 my heroic father, who died on 65 00:10:54,237 --> 00:10:58,115 the Borodino battlefield protecting our Fatherland! 66 00:11:00,701 --> 00:11:03,496 Only you and I know of this document. 67 00:11:06,249 --> 00:11:11,338 You are the legitimate inheritor, unless the will states otherwise. 68 00:11:17,594 --> 00:11:20,889 Would you sell the estate right away? 69 00:11:22,639 --> 00:11:27,103 Well, you know... I have debts to pay. 70 00:11:28,103 --> 00:11:34,193 I think, ten percent of the sale is a fair fee for my service. 71 00:11:34,903 --> 00:11:36,403 Twenty! 72 00:11:40,033 --> 00:11:43,994 Look at you, you're in shock! 73 00:11:44,996 --> 00:11:48,165 Five. I mean, seven. 74 00:11:51,001 --> 00:11:52,753 Ten percent it is then. 75 00:11:54,963 --> 00:11:56,757 I'll have to think... 76 00:12:01,178 --> 00:12:06,266 I will give you the document after we fulfil our mutual obligations. 77 00:12:15,068 --> 00:12:17,778 - Evdokia! - What is it? 78 00:12:18,779 --> 00:12:21,491 The heir is here, and the notary. 79 00:12:22,574 --> 00:12:25,495 The "heir"? Who would that be? 80 00:12:25,495 --> 00:12:29,124 Sergey Savelich. He's in the late Master's study. 81 00:12:29,248 --> 00:12:32,710 Demanding champagne, and quick! 82 00:12:32,961 --> 00:12:34,294 What a snake... 83 00:12:35,005 --> 00:12:40,135 Oh he'll have his champagne, right after I stick him with a pitchfork! 84 00:12:40,385 --> 00:12:45,764 "Landlord, Duke Alexey Petrovich Golovin, died a sudden death. 85 00:12:46,557 --> 00:12:52,897 He did not leave a will, and was a childless widower. Therefore..." 86 00:12:53,063 --> 00:12:57,109 - You're reading like an idiot! - That's rude of you to say. 87 00:12:57,819 --> 00:13:01,239 Excuse the interruption, Boris. Please continue. 88 00:13:02,407 --> 00:13:07,119 "Therefore, Duke Alexey's nephew, 89 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:11,624 son of his late brother Savely Petrovich Golovin, 90 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:14,252 Duke Sergey Savelich Golovin..." 91 00:13:14,377 --> 00:13:17,046 - Who was not welcome here... - Hey, hey. 92 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:22,634 "...shall inherit the estate along with the serfs bound to it, 93 00:13:22,844 --> 00:13:27,765 in accordance with the law and most recent census." 94 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:33,896 What will become of us? 95 00:13:33,896 --> 00:13:40,195 Funny enough, Polina, you are part of my inheritance. 96 00:13:46,076 --> 00:13:49,620 Boris... Did Duke Alexey grant me 97 00:13:49,620 --> 00:13:54,041 a freedom certificate as he intended? 98 00:13:55,751 --> 00:13:57,211 He did not. 99 00:14:05,595 --> 00:14:07,430 What was that about? 100 00:14:08,305 --> 00:14:09,306 Sergey Savelich... 101 00:14:09,306 --> 00:14:15,437 I can't handle such matters now. I must rest now. 102 00:14:15,979 --> 00:14:20,485 Later, Polina. Go do something... in the kitchen. 103 00:14:21,611 --> 00:14:23,153 Her, in the kitchen? 104 00:14:23,904 --> 00:14:27,074 Sergey Savelich, you destroyed your own estate, 105 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:30,202 now you want to ruin this one? 106 00:14:30,202 --> 00:14:33,414 Legal support is being provided by the 107 00:14:33,414 --> 00:14:37,919 Yamburg notary office, which I represent. 108 00:14:41,505 --> 00:14:45,760 I humbly await the decision regarding my fate. 109 00:14:55,436 --> 00:14:56,980 Is your mistress home? 110 00:14:58,439 --> 00:15:01,526 I wish I knew who my mistress was. 111 00:15:03,277 --> 00:15:04,904 Polina Petrovna is in the house... 112 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:08,741 - How dare you speak like that? - Slip of the tongue. I apologize. 113 00:15:11,327 --> 00:15:16,165 - What's going on here? - Sergey Savelich is staking his claim. 114 00:15:16,165 --> 00:15:18,710 - Go announce my visit. - Will do. 115 00:15:36,268 --> 00:15:41,649 Polina Petrovna, I know now is not the right time for a visit... 116 00:15:43,150 --> 00:15:45,402 Thank you for coming to see me. 117 00:15:49,115 --> 00:15:54,537 Forgive me if I'm being tactless and dismissive of social etiquette... 118 00:15:55,788 --> 00:15:57,623 ...but I couldn't wait. 119 00:15:58,665 --> 00:16:02,211 Whom should I ask for your hand in marriage? 120 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:05,214 Think again, Nikita Matveevich. I have no inheritance. 121 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:06,299 So what? 122 00:16:07,383 --> 00:16:09,385 I'm sure Sergey Savelich 123 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:12,513 will let you keep the dress you wore at the dance. 124 00:16:12,513 --> 00:16:14,181 It suits you beautifully. 125 00:16:14,681 --> 00:16:18,727 The dress, maybe. I'm not so sure about the shoes. 126 00:16:18,727 --> 00:16:19,854 The shoes? 127 00:16:21,022 --> 00:16:26,111 Who needs them? I shall demand marriage from Sergey Savelich. 128 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:29,114 First, Nikita Matveevich, ask him for a freedom certificate. 129 00:16:29,114 --> 00:16:30,407 A freedom certificate? 130 00:16:33,450 --> 00:16:35,160 I'm a serf. 131 00:16:47,882 --> 00:16:52,554 Polina Petrovna, I cannot marry a serf. 132 00:16:53,096 --> 00:16:57,057 I understand. But the Duke could grant me freedom. 133 00:16:57,267 --> 00:16:58,892 Still, it's not possible. 134 00:17:01,187 --> 00:17:03,940 Please forgive me. 135 00:17:30,924 --> 00:17:34,929 Oh, I would love to live in such luxury, 136 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:38,558 a little while wouldn't hurt! 137 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:43,353 I advise you to sell the estate quickly, 138 00:17:43,353 --> 00:17:45,231 to avoid unnecessary attention. 139 00:17:45,231 --> 00:17:51,321 - Fine. But how do we sell it quickly? - We shall auction it. 140 00:17:52,364 --> 00:17:55,574 An administrator will give you a report 141 00:17:55,574 --> 00:17:59,412 on the estate's population, profits, and debts. 142 00:17:59,913 --> 00:18:04,792 There wouldn't be any debts. My uncle led a boring life. 143 00:18:05,627 --> 00:18:07,796 After that, the administrator will give you 144 00:18:07,796 --> 00:18:11,174 an estimated value of the estate, 145 00:18:11,174 --> 00:18:13,218 but be prepared to sell it at the auction price, 146 00:18:13,218 --> 00:18:15,095 which is likely to be lower. 147 00:18:15,095 --> 00:18:17,347 But that would mean losing money! 148 00:18:18,013 --> 00:18:21,351 Don't forget that in your situation... 149 00:18:21,351 --> 00:18:24,229 time is money. 150 00:18:24,229 --> 00:18:28,941 Fine, let it be auctioned. 151 00:18:30,067 --> 00:18:34,696 And, before you sell it, here's something you should do. 152 00:18:34,696 --> 00:18:35,739 What is it? 153 00:18:36,658 --> 00:18:39,494 Your late uncle's dying wish was to grant 154 00:18:39,494 --> 00:18:42,830 his foster daughter a freedom certificate. 155 00:18:42,830 --> 00:18:44,040 That Polina girl? 156 00:18:44,541 --> 00:18:48,461 Yes. Polina Petrovna Lebedeva. 157 00:18:49,545 --> 00:18:55,634 I don't know... That would mean giving her freedom and rights. 158 00:18:55,884 --> 00:18:59,263 What if she decides 159 00:18:59,263 --> 00:19:03,560 to use her freedom and rights to act against me? 160 00:19:04,060 --> 00:19:09,440 Polina Petrovna didn't challenge your right as the inheritor. 161 00:19:09,648 --> 00:19:11,191 She didn't? 162 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:14,903 All these years. 163 00:19:16,072 --> 00:19:22,078 She, a serf, wore silks and gems, while I, an aristocrat... 164 00:19:22,661 --> 00:19:26,499 In your position, you could be more benevolent than this. 165 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:29,377 It is my right as a noble to enforce 166 00:19:29,377 --> 00:19:32,505 my authority over a serf. 167 00:19:34,257 --> 00:19:39,304 I suggest you start preparing for the auction as a notary should. 168 00:19:58,573 --> 00:20:02,410 This is much too quick. 169 00:20:08,290 --> 00:20:11,294 Yes, I see that papers are in order. 170 00:20:18,217 --> 00:20:20,470 - Don't worry, Monsieur... - Duke. 171 00:20:20,679 --> 00:20:23,848 Duke. I'm an experienced auctioneer. 172 00:20:23,972 --> 00:20:28,936 But you will get less money selling the estate along with the serfs. 173 00:20:28,936 --> 00:20:34,526 Why sell us at all, Master? I, for one, would serve you well. 174 00:20:35,235 --> 00:20:38,779 Selling all at once is quick and easy. 175 00:20:38,779 --> 00:20:39,989 I understand. 176 00:20:39,989 --> 00:20:42,617 I will sell this estate quickly! 177 00:20:42,617 --> 00:20:43,868 Easy, you foreign fruit. 178 00:20:52,334 --> 00:20:55,839 I should give him some bird feed to stop his chirping... 179 00:21:00,718 --> 00:21:03,011 I'm fine, Doctor. 180 00:21:04,806 --> 00:21:12,688 Listen, dear. I owe your father a great debt. 181 00:21:14,607 --> 00:21:22,240 I have some savings put aside. And I can take out a loan. 182 00:21:23,825 --> 00:21:29,580 None of the neighbors are coming forward... 183 00:21:31,833 --> 00:21:34,043 I'll buy the estate. 184 00:21:39,339 --> 00:21:43,845 Would you see your patients in Alexey Petrovich's study? 185 00:21:45,680 --> 00:21:50,434 Would Luchik stay in the stables? He was Alexey Petrovich's gift to me. 186 00:21:50,894 --> 00:21:52,311 Let's hope so. 187 00:21:53,021 --> 00:21:58,358 Please grant freedom to your late uncle's foster daughter. 188 00:21:59,027 --> 00:22:02,864 No time, esteemed Father. The auction is about to start, 189 00:22:02,864 --> 00:22:05,283 and I have plenty of other worries. 190 00:22:05,824 --> 00:22:07,910 Who cares about her anyway? 191 00:22:09,329 --> 00:22:13,415 I would smash your stupid head 192 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:17,170 against the wall, if God forgave me. 193 00:22:18,713 --> 00:22:20,964 Go ahead, I won't resist. 194 00:22:45,739 --> 00:22:47,616 This is terrible, Polina. 195 00:22:48,409 --> 00:22:50,160 I count on God's help. 196 00:22:51,037 --> 00:22:54,373 What did Nikita Matveevich say? Where is he? 197 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:58,585 Everything's changed, Vera. 198 00:22:58,585 --> 00:23:02,214 No, he won't leave you. I'm sure of that. 199 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:06,927 - He left for good. - No, it can't be. He's noble. 200 00:23:07,678 --> 00:23:10,472 He just couldn't be here. 201 00:23:11,182 --> 00:23:16,146 Look, his father is here. See? I'll talk to him. 202 00:23:16,478 --> 00:23:17,604 Wait... 203 00:23:18,063 --> 00:23:19,648 Gentlemen! 204 00:23:22,402 --> 00:23:25,447 We begin the auction to sell 205 00:23:25,447 --> 00:23:28,782 the estate of the landlord Duke Alexey... 206 00:23:29,993 --> 00:23:33,954 Sorry, Duke Sergey Savelich Golovin. 207 00:23:34,581 --> 00:23:38,752 Land, rural and forested, 870 acres. 208 00:23:38,752 --> 00:23:42,880 Bonded serfs, 240 persons. 209 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:45,592 A mansion, made of stone, 210 00:23:45,592 --> 00:23:51,180 with a tin roof, fully furnished and decorated. 211 00:23:54,142 --> 00:24:00,564 The starting bid is 20,300 rubles! 212 00:24:06,446 --> 00:24:14,912 - 20,350. - Doctor, 20,350 rubles going once! 213 00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,332 Any more bids, gentlemen? 214 00:24:17,332 --> 00:24:20,835 Count Dobromyslov, is that doctor a rich man? 215 00:24:21,336 --> 00:24:22,587 We shall see. 216 00:24:22,837 --> 00:24:27,842 20,350 rubles going twice! 217 00:24:28,175 --> 00:24:29,218 20,500. 218 00:24:29,386 --> 00:24:35,600 Monsieur Dobromyslov, 20,500 rubles going once! 219 00:24:37,185 --> 00:24:41,522 20,500 rubles going twice... 220 00:24:41,522 --> 00:24:46,735 If I were to go on bidding, would you loan me some money? 221 00:24:46,985 --> 00:24:51,615 I only have my medals, otherwise I'm poor. 222 00:24:51,615 --> 00:24:58,497 A beautiful mansion with a ballroom! A very rare opportunity, gentlemen! 223 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:01,834 Count, will Nikita Matveevich arrive soon? 224 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:04,712 Polina needs his support. 225 00:25:04,712 --> 00:25:06,046 I think not... 226 00:25:06,046 --> 00:25:09,843 20,500 rubles... 227 00:25:11,009 --> 00:25:13,471 - 20,600. - Doctor! 228 00:25:14,180 --> 00:25:15,597 I'll find the money. 229 00:25:16,808 --> 00:25:19,268 Bravo! What a wonderful decision! 230 00:25:21,061 --> 00:25:22,646 Any other bids? 231 00:25:22,772 --> 00:25:25,232 - Doctor, it's yours. - I hope so... 232 00:25:25,358 --> 00:25:29,236 20,600 rubles going once! 233 00:25:29,904 --> 00:25:34,034 Doctor, 20,600 rubles going twice! 234 00:25:34,616 --> 00:25:37,412 20,600 rubles going... 235 00:25:37,745 --> 00:25:40,999 30,000. 236 00:25:43,834 --> 00:25:50,257 Monsieur Count Andrey Vasilievich Krechetsky, 237 00:25:50,925 --> 00:25:53,553 30,000 rubles going once! 238 00:25:53,553 --> 00:25:56,555 30,000 rubles going twice! 239 00:25:57,097 --> 00:26:01,686 30,000 rubles... gone! Sold! 240 00:26:03,772 --> 00:26:05,273 Sold... 241 00:27:31,359 --> 00:27:34,611 Where on earth have you been, child? 242 00:27:34,611 --> 00:27:40,325 Luchik and I went to the river bank. Alexey Petrovich loved it there. 243 00:27:40,325 --> 00:27:44,997 Guests have arrived for the wake. They're in the park now. 244 00:27:44,997 --> 00:27:46,458 That's good. 245 00:27:49,252 --> 00:27:54,841 Momma Evdokia, do you think God will let his soul enter Paradise? 246 00:27:54,841 --> 00:28:00,221 There's no doubt about it. Even his estate is a paradise on earth. 247 00:28:04,349 --> 00:28:08,855 Polina Petrovna! You look very pale and dramatic. 248 00:28:08,855 --> 00:28:13,568 - Pardon my late arrival. - That's quite alright, Polina Petrovna. 249 00:28:16,363 --> 00:28:19,282 - Please come inside... - No, wait. 250 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:26,413 Alexey Petrovich loved having tea here, even in colder weather. 251 00:28:26,413 --> 00:28:30,876 Let's commemorate him, and then I'll invite you to the table. 252 00:28:30,876 --> 00:28:35,005 Allow me to ask, Polina Petrovna, where is the Duke's nephew? 253 00:28:35,005 --> 00:28:38,133 He was invited. Fedul, let's begin. 254 00:28:40,178 --> 00:28:44,557 Will Nikita Matveevich not join us? 255 00:28:45,766 --> 00:28:48,436 He didn't want to bother Polina Petrovna. 256 00:28:48,936 --> 00:28:50,563 Right... 257 00:28:52,022 --> 00:28:54,858 - Pour yourself a drink as well. - Thank you. 258 00:28:59,863 --> 00:29:02,242 I've been a doctor for a long time. 259 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:11,126 People are born and they die. It's the way life goes. 260 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:15,922 But when people like Alexey Petrovich pass away... 261 00:29:15,922 --> 00:29:19,591 life seems to stand still. 262 00:29:23,388 --> 00:29:26,140 The Duke was a very generous man, 263 00:29:26,140 --> 00:29:29,601 kind in words and in deeds. 264 00:29:30,228 --> 00:29:35,650 May his soul rest in peace, and may God reward his excellence. 265 00:29:40,113 --> 00:29:41,990 I'll drink to that. 266 00:29:47,828 --> 00:29:51,123 What? Serfs drink with the nobles now? 267 00:29:51,374 --> 00:29:54,334 I asked them to join us for the wake. 268 00:29:54,711 --> 00:29:59,632 Who gave you, Miss, the right to give my serfs orders? 269 00:29:59,883 --> 00:30:01,468 Put it down and go away. 270 00:30:01,801 --> 00:30:05,262 Let him commemorate his former Master. 271 00:30:05,262 --> 00:30:08,640 Andrey Vasilievich, join us. 272 00:30:11,769 --> 00:30:15,105 I suppose... If he puts down the glass, 273 00:30:15,105 --> 00:30:18,233 Duke Golovin would go straight to hell. 274 00:30:18,985 --> 00:30:21,321 This is madness, Count. 275 00:30:23,615 --> 00:30:28,452 Here, in my estate, I could have a devil on a leash if I want to. 276 00:30:34,500 --> 00:30:37,462 I want to do an inspection. 277 00:30:37,462 --> 00:30:40,590 Gather the serfs in the back. 278 00:30:47,889 --> 00:30:52,769 Well, let's have some food. 279 00:31:21,922 --> 00:31:26,469 I'm sorry for waking you up, but we had an agreement. 280 00:31:26,469 --> 00:31:29,848 - Where's Shadrintsev? - I don't know who that is. 281 00:31:29,848 --> 00:31:33,600 He and I had a duel last night, but he shot the bear. 282 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:35,270 Do you recognize me? 283 00:31:36,019 --> 00:31:37,521 Give me my saber. 284 00:31:43,527 --> 00:31:45,447 You owe me commission. 285 00:32:03,297 --> 00:32:06,343 I recognize you now. 286 00:32:06,343 --> 00:32:09,929 You're the bastard who made me commit a terrible crime. 287 00:32:14,808 --> 00:32:20,314 I have the original will. That's your prison sentence. 288 00:32:22,858 --> 00:32:24,903 Well, I'm a bastard myself. 289 00:32:36,289 --> 00:32:39,209 I won't take more than the agreed sum. 290 00:32:43,212 --> 00:32:48,885 Here's the original will. I recommend you burn it immediately. 291 00:32:49,760 --> 00:32:51,512 I need a fire then. 292 00:32:52,930 --> 00:32:55,100 Do you not have matches? 293 00:32:55,100 --> 00:32:59,270 The landlady hides them so I don't burn the house down. 294 00:33:00,522 --> 00:33:02,148 I'll find them. 295 00:33:03,483 --> 00:33:05,609 Don't you worry about a thing. 296 00:33:08,947 --> 00:33:13,660 Goodbye then, and I hope to never do business with you again. 297 00:33:52,072 --> 00:33:59,748 Well, look at you all. Is this how you greet your Master? 298 00:34:01,249 --> 00:34:03,335 Here's our butler. 299 00:34:05,127 --> 00:34:06,587 Come closer. 300 00:34:11,176 --> 00:34:15,847 I won't have a limping butler in my house. 301 00:34:22,853 --> 00:34:24,396 This one's pretty. 302 00:34:25,273 --> 00:34:28,567 - She's a house maid. - Smile at me. 303 00:34:37,744 --> 00:34:42,290 And what do we have in here? Your old Master's baby? 304 00:34:42,290 --> 00:34:43,833 I have a husband. 305 00:34:45,835 --> 00:34:48,713 The Duke missed a fine opportunity. 306 00:34:49,713 --> 00:34:52,257 Was he useless as a man? 307 00:34:53,801 --> 00:34:55,636 Where are your guests? Did they leave? 308 00:34:55,636 --> 00:34:59,724 Yes. You didn't make them feel welcome. 309 00:35:05,980 --> 00:35:08,399 These house serfs are too lazy. 310 00:35:08,399 --> 00:35:13,446 I'll bring my own. They know their place. 311 00:35:13,446 --> 00:35:17,909 Master, please let us continue doing our duties. 312 00:35:17,909 --> 00:35:23,247 We know everything around here, we'll keep the order. 313 00:35:24,081 --> 00:35:25,208 The order? 314 00:35:26,417 --> 00:35:28,210 You get a dozen lashes. 315 00:35:29,253 --> 00:35:30,337 Do it. 316 00:35:31,130 --> 00:35:32,257 Who, me? 317 00:35:33,507 --> 00:35:36,760 - Yes, you. - Andrey Vasilievich, that's cruel. 318 00:35:37,052 --> 00:35:38,471 I can't do it. 319 00:35:46,187 --> 00:35:48,230 Master, I can't do it. 320 00:35:54,112 --> 00:35:56,239 Who's the horsekeeper here? 321 00:35:57,782 --> 00:35:59,367 That would be me. 322 00:36:00,243 --> 00:36:04,664 In that case you give him a dozen lashes. 323 00:36:06,541 --> 00:36:09,460 Alexey Petrovich never punished anyone! 324 00:36:09,918 --> 00:36:11,338 Polina Petrovna... 325 00:36:12,255 --> 00:36:17,217 You decide among yourselves, who will give whom a lashing. 326 00:36:17,885 --> 00:36:21,555 Show me who obeys their Master. 327 00:36:39,156 --> 00:36:43,703 Andrey Vasilievich, Stepan is a good, kind horsekeeper. Have pity on him! 328 00:36:44,870 --> 00:36:47,916 Why do you care, Miss? 329 00:36:47,916 --> 00:36:51,293 Your own fate should concern you more. 330 00:36:51,835 --> 00:37:00,511 If you are seeking priviledge, perhaps you can get it from me. 331 00:37:07,935 --> 00:37:13,858 If you're seeking anything else, you should leave this house. 332 00:37:14,275 --> 00:37:17,612 - Oh God. - They'll catch and beat her... 333 00:37:21,949 --> 00:37:23,660 - What was that? 334 00:37:23,660 --> 00:37:25,286 She turned out to be a serf all along. 335 00:37:25,286 --> 00:37:28,039 - Don't tell him. - He'd find out anyway. 336 00:37:32,292 --> 00:37:36,214 Andrey Vasilievich, I wish to buy Polina Petrovna out, 337 00:37:36,214 --> 00:37:38,842 and to free her. 338 00:37:38,842 --> 00:37:41,386 So you can't do any harm to her. 339 00:37:45,807 --> 00:37:51,396 So you, Polina Petrovna, are a serf? 340 00:38:03,992 --> 00:38:07,120 I haven't bought anything for myself in years, Boris dear. 341 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:09,039 But what if someone recognizes me? 342 00:38:09,039 --> 00:38:10,956 Your freedom certificate is official. 343 00:38:10,956 --> 00:38:14,084 I have your passport here. Don't worry. 344 00:38:32,604 --> 00:38:34,521 What is your desire, Miss? 345 00:38:36,232 --> 00:38:38,692 - A set of table decorations? - Yes. 346 00:38:39,151 --> 00:38:42,154 I have one made of French white copper. 347 00:38:42,154 --> 00:38:44,991 It's the latest trend. 348 00:38:44,991 --> 00:38:47,409 Grisha, bring it here, quick! 349 00:38:49,036 --> 00:38:52,247 You will like it, you'll see. 350 00:38:55,209 --> 00:38:57,961 - White copper? - Yes. 351 00:39:06,971 --> 00:39:09,516 You have the hands of a peasant. 352 00:39:21,695 --> 00:39:23,154 Miss, wait! 353 00:39:24,781 --> 00:39:28,075 - What did you say to her? - Nothing. 354 00:39:33,247 --> 00:39:37,168 You're Tatiana Kuznetsova, one of Duke Golovin's serfs! 355 00:39:38,211 --> 00:39:39,879 Do you not recognize me? 356 00:39:42,131 --> 00:39:43,298 Let's go. 357 00:39:51,433 --> 00:39:53,351 How interesting... 358 00:40:17,624 --> 00:40:19,878 Laughing is inappropriate, Andrey Vasilievich. 359 00:40:19,878 --> 00:40:25,842 Polina Petrovna Lebedeva, bound resident of Yamburg county... 360 00:40:27,427 --> 00:40:29,888 So you really are a serf. 361 00:40:30,305 --> 00:40:34,266 The old man Golovin was a kind master. 362 00:40:34,266 --> 00:40:38,020 He even ordered silk slippers for you. 363 00:40:51,658 --> 00:40:53,995 Was your old master kind to you? 364 00:40:56,581 --> 00:40:58,248 I can't hear you. 365 00:40:58,500 --> 00:41:00,376 He was kind. 366 00:41:00,794 --> 00:41:05,130 I assume his serfs are kind as well. 367 00:41:05,130 --> 00:41:06,966 What are you going on about? 368 00:41:06,966 --> 00:41:10,553 - We always respected him. - We'll see about that. 369 00:41:12,138 --> 00:41:13,931 Do you miss your old master? 370 00:41:13,931 --> 00:41:15,725 We do. 371 00:41:16,100 --> 00:41:18,060 Miss working in his house? 372 00:41:21,855 --> 00:41:24,192 Go and take what's his. 373 00:41:25,901 --> 00:41:27,027 They won't. 374 00:41:27,654 --> 00:41:31,782 You have ten minutes. Go before I change my mind. 375 00:41:40,457 --> 00:41:44,546 Have you no shame? This is how you repay his kindness? 376 00:41:44,546 --> 00:41:46,589 Times have changed now. 377 00:41:47,173 --> 00:41:49,508 And, the new Master said we can. 378 00:42:01,437 --> 00:42:02,855 Fedul, no. 379 00:43:01,498 --> 00:43:04,292 I told you to take what's Golovin's. 380 00:43:04,583 --> 00:43:07,837 These are his things, Master. 381 00:43:08,629 --> 00:43:15,095 On this land, in this house, everything belongs to me... 382 00:43:15,095 --> 00:43:18,765 to Count Krechetsky. 383 00:43:22,477 --> 00:43:25,021 Give them all a lashing. 384 00:43:31,861 --> 00:43:35,823 I'm bringing my family and servants here tomorrow. 385 00:43:35,823 --> 00:43:38,367 Make sure the house is clean and tidy. 386 00:45:08,917 --> 00:45:10,584 Hey there, Snowflake. 387 00:45:11,836 --> 00:45:17,300 Egor, after you take the hay inside, bring out fresh water. 388 00:45:17,508 --> 00:45:18,550 Will do. 389 00:45:29,646 --> 00:45:32,315 Where should I put my things? 390 00:45:34,650 --> 00:45:36,318 You're human too. 391 00:45:38,237 --> 00:45:40,532 They should let you keep your room. 392 00:45:41,824 --> 00:45:44,160 We're just tidying up. 393 00:46:07,599 --> 00:46:09,894 In Russia, when you buy land, 394 00:46:09,894 --> 00:46:12,522 you lose money, not add to your fortune. 395 00:46:12,522 --> 00:46:14,690 I made my father's estate profitable, 396 00:46:14,690 --> 00:46:16,651 and I'll do the same here. 397 00:46:16,651 --> 00:46:19,237 Did Golovin have a groundskeeper? 398 00:46:19,361 --> 00:46:22,489 Yes, but he is useless. 399 00:46:22,489 --> 00:46:24,451 This land needs Efim's firm hands. 400 00:46:24,451 --> 00:46:26,160 Have you seen the fields? 401 00:46:27,495 --> 00:46:31,249 The Duke hardly used half of his land to make profit. 402 00:46:31,750 --> 00:46:35,337 Write to your brother and tell him we've moved. 403 00:46:35,627 --> 00:46:36,838 Is Uncle coming to visit? 404 00:46:36,963 --> 00:46:39,090 - Yes, he is. - How wonderful! 405 00:46:39,256 --> 00:46:43,343 A big house is expensive to upkeep. It's unneccessary. 406 00:46:43,927 --> 00:46:45,221 Anna... 407 00:46:52,020 --> 00:46:54,813 Stepan, let me help you. 408 00:46:56,940 --> 00:47:00,278 They told me you were moving things in here... 409 00:47:00,694 --> 00:47:06,242 Your back must really hurt... 410 00:47:06,909 --> 00:47:10,496 - I'm fine. - But... You know... 411 00:47:10,705 --> 00:47:16,251 - Fedul, I'm not angry with you. - I had to do it, against my will. 412 00:47:24,134 --> 00:47:27,597 - I didn't take anything. - I know. 413 00:47:29,223 --> 00:47:30,808 You don't have to tell me that. 414 00:47:31,768 --> 00:47:35,687 Somebody stole the clock on the day of the auction. 415 00:47:38,690 --> 00:47:40,068 He liked it. 416 00:47:42,696 --> 00:47:44,739 What will happen to the house? 417 00:47:45,824 --> 00:47:48,451 The house? What about us? 418 00:47:52,329 --> 00:47:55,542 I'll go now. I have to wash the tableware. 419 00:49:15,245 --> 00:49:18,166 Mother dear, isn't this house splendid? 420 00:49:42,773 --> 00:49:45,276 Welcome to your new estate, Mistress. 421 00:49:49,988 --> 00:49:51,366 Young Master. 422 00:50:04,586 --> 00:50:06,880 Welcome home, my love. 423 00:50:07,549 --> 00:50:09,676 Mistress, may I escort you to the room 424 00:50:09,676 --> 00:50:12,804 Andrey Vasilievich has chosen for you? 425 00:50:19,060 --> 00:50:21,187 How do you like it, old man? 426 00:50:21,688 --> 00:50:25,065 It's a palace, Andrey Vasilievich. A palace. 427 00:50:31,363 --> 00:50:32,906 What do you say? 428 00:50:33,282 --> 00:50:36,618 It'll be a pleasure to serve you in this grand house, Master. 429 00:50:36,618 --> 00:50:38,455 And it's got a big kitchen. 430 00:50:38,704 --> 00:50:40,290 Thank you, Master. 431 00:50:41,290 --> 00:50:43,084 That's what I like to hear. 432 00:50:43,084 --> 00:50:45,335 Be a good example for Golovin's serfs. 433 00:50:45,335 --> 00:50:46,920 Will do, Master. 434 00:51:08,192 --> 00:51:11,237 Hey Duke? Golovin? 435 00:51:11,403 --> 00:51:14,448 - Where is he? - Wake up, you devil. 436 00:51:15,657 --> 00:51:18,660 Hi, Shadrinsky. Hi, Zimin. 437 00:51:19,787 --> 00:51:20,913 Hi, Duke. 438 00:51:22,749 --> 00:51:25,626 At yesterday's duel, you never took a shot. 439 00:51:25,794 --> 00:51:30,089 - That's true, but... - Where's my pistol? 440 00:51:30,255 --> 00:51:34,052 Gentlemen, I urge you once again to make peace. 441 00:51:34,385 --> 00:51:36,011 I'm for peace. 442 00:51:36,970 --> 00:51:39,014 No, we'll have our duel. 443 00:51:39,014 --> 00:51:41,017 Unless you have 40,000 dollars to loan me. 444 00:51:41,017 --> 00:51:45,689 Everyone who played yesterday will be present at tonight's game. 445 00:51:45,938 --> 00:51:47,398 Your choice. 446 00:51:51,985 --> 00:51:54,030 Woah! 447 00:51:55,155 --> 00:52:01,954 We'll make it all back! I can feel fortune is on our side tonight! 448 00:52:06,709 --> 00:52:13,133 A will? "I leave everything, including my land and..." 449 00:52:13,424 --> 00:52:17,594 Gentlemen, I'm coming with you but I won't be playing. 450 00:52:28,188 --> 00:52:31,067 I took my invitation from the office. 451 00:52:38,825 --> 00:52:41,828 - We're going. - We're going. 452 00:52:44,372 --> 00:52:47,416 Boris dear, we forgot to pack this icon. 453 00:52:49,627 --> 00:52:54,007 It belongs to the landlady. It was here when I moved in. 454 00:52:55,008 --> 00:52:57,969 I stayed in this room for nine days, afraid to be seen. 455 00:52:58,053 --> 00:53:01,598 It helped me keep my spirits up. I'll take it. 456 00:53:10,523 --> 00:53:12,650 Is this my old dress? 457 00:53:12,650 --> 00:53:16,196 My serf dress! I asked you to burn it! 458 00:53:16,196 --> 00:53:17,529 I couldn't. 459 00:53:18,238 --> 00:53:23,119 - And you hid it from me, too! - Don't let your past haunt you. 460 00:53:24,037 --> 00:53:26,081 We're leaving it behind. 461 00:53:28,917 --> 00:53:30,125 Forever. 462 00:53:34,338 --> 00:53:36,007 You're right.