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-We decided to give these to you. -We're kind like that.

To what do I owe this honor? You got everything here?

Yes. It's all good.

Well done. Thanks.

Karina, you okay? What's wrong?

Are there any adults accompanying you?

Ms. Tatiana! They're asking for you.

What's up?

Unfortunately, someone made a mistake while buying the tickets.

Her birth certificate number doesn't match the one in the ticket.

What's that supposed to mean?

Hold on. Ms. Maria!

-We have a problem. -Good afternoon. What is it?

This kid's birth certificate number doesn't match

the one you bought the tickets with.

Wait, is it really that different? Is there a typo?

It's an entirely different number.

Calm down, boys.

That's not possible. I've checked it myself.

What's your destination?

-Ms. Tatiana? -Yes?

What's the destination again?

It's Amsterdam.

We're flying to Amsterdam.

Sorry, don't listen to them. We're flying to Sochi.

I'm the assistant principal, I'm responsible for all of them.

Stop creating new problems. You're supposed to help me solve them.

Well, I do solve them.

Dasha, take off your hat.

Her hat isn't a problem.

Put it back on.

Do you see the line on the floor over there?

-Go and wait there, please. -The red one?

-Yes, that one. -Alright. Let's get going.

Excuse me, could we squeeze in?

Not really. We're already standing here.

-Sorry. We need to wait here. -We do too.

Stay behind this red line.

Listen, is there any way you could change the number?

-Ms. Tatiana, look. -Good job.

-I got everything here. -Superb.

What are you doing? You in the mood to act cute?

-Yup. -Take it off in a few minutes.

-In a few moments? Or minutes? -In a few minutes.

Oops.

-Don't pick it up! Please! -Jesus, you scared me.

I have to answer this one.

Hello?

Sasha, hold my backpack for a sec.

Am I your PA or something? Tima can do it.

Thank you very much.

Goodbye.

-Good afternoon. -Hello.

Name's Arayik. What's yours?

Give that to me. I'm Ms. Tatiana.

-What have you got there? -This?

It's a patch. Helps me with smoking and drinking.

Can't exactly party when there's kids around.

I'll take it.

Pasha, wait.

-Where's your boarding pass? -I didn't get it.

Ms. Tatiana, could I buy a chocolate bar over there?

What do you mean you didn't get it? What was the number of the counter?

What counter?

Alright.

How many kids do you have here?

Hold on, please.

You see Varya over there? Go there and wait.

I'm afraid you'll have to ask Ms. Maria. She's over there.

You know Ms. Maria, right?

-She's my wife. -Awesome. Congrats on your marriage.

Cool, right?

Can you believe this?

Her birth certificate number doesn't match the one in the ticket.

Ms. Tatiana, where's Dasha?

-Dunno. -I told you both to wait here.

Well, at least one of us listened.

I'll go find her.

Who is she anyways?

She runs the drama club.

-I'd fire her if I were you. -It's going to be closed soon.

What's gonna be closed?

Okay now. Don't eavesdrop.

Adults are talking about adult things.

Let's not talk about this here. I haven't told anyone yet.

I was told to come here.

-It's too hot. -Grin and bear it.

I'm not paying these freaks any more money.

All good now?

How could it be that the numbers don't match at all?

Stop it, I'm ashamed enough.

I'm taking this girl home. What's the address?

Can't you call and ask your airport worker friend for advice?

You do understand that this kid has no documents?

How do you expect her to fly back home after?

Can the performance happen without her?

It can't. She's the leading actress.

What? I thought me and Antipov were the leads.

Your role is like 10 minutes long, while I'm always on the stage.

What are you even talking about?

Why did you replace Anya with Dasha? Anya's been practicing for months.

You're one dumb piggy.

Stop that now.

Right now Dasha is the tragic heroine and you are extras.

Thank god I decided to go with my kid. Can't trust you people.

I'll be smoking outside. Call me when you decide what to do.

Can you behave for once? We need to make a decision.

Dasha needs a boarding pass, right?

Finally, you get it. Thank god.

Okay, so.

Could you hold these? Thanks.

Let's fix it, lady.

Don't you have a sore throat?

-Hold this. Don't eat it though! -Okay, I won't.

Alright, I get why you're nervous.

I don't get what Pavlova's problem though.

Her and Antipov kissed.

Antipov said he thought it'd be great but then Anya's lips tasted salty.

-Who told you all that? -Alyona.

Who told Alyona then?

Pasha. Tima told him. Tima heard it fro- -Alright, enough.

I got it.

Yes!

Perfect. Let's go.

Don't even try that.

Kids, whose jacket is this?

Who forgot their jacket?

It's Antipov's.

Where'd you get that?

You don't need the birth certificate at self check-ins.

Ms. Tatiana, are you out of your mind?

Antipov, take your jacket.

Have you ever flown a plane?

What are we gonna do when she's denied boarding?

She won't be denied. Let's bet on it.

The loser buys a chocolate bar.

I understand now why the principal wouldn't let you go alone.

Arayik won't help us with the boarding.

That's okay. I don't even like him that much.

How long are we gonna stand here for?

-Shall we? -Let's go.

Alright, guys. Let's roll.

You too. Go.

-Hurry up, everyone. -Whose backpack is this?

What's our hotel's star rating?

Does it have a pool?

Sure does. It's a five-star hotel.

-Yeah, right. -It's true.

Ms. Tatiana,

could you, please, let me and Vika share a room?

I've already planned it all out.

Thanks.

Attention all passengers.

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,

it is important for the customers to take certain precautions...

Ms. Maria, can we still change the roommate placement in the hotel?

Yasya's dad asked me to live with her.

Yasya's a bed-wetter. That's what her dad said.

It's not like I have to be your roommate anyways.

-Ms. Tatiana. -Yes?

Would you be so kind to not speak to me until the boarding?

Don't address me at all.

Okay.

The boarding for flight 20-04 is over.

Return the crown to its rightful owner now!

Hey, kids!

Lower your voices.

-Let them be loud. -We need to be loud?

The louder they get, the less paperwork will be checked.

You know what? Try to guess, heads or tails.

Wait, do you have a coin?

Hold on...

Okay, I'll guess.

If I guess it right, we'll board the plane, no problem.

Heads.

See, no need to worry.

We'll board it.

-Still awake? -Yes.

-Ms. Tatiana! -What's up?

-Ms. Tatiana? -Yeah?

-Can I go already? -Where to?

To the hotel room.

Ms. Tatiana, when are we having breakfast? I'm starving.

Ms. Tatiana?

Choose a number from 1 to 8.

Kids, stop bothering everyone. Get back to the seats.

Let the receptionist do her work.

Fill these in.

Could we do this in the morning, please?

No, you can't.

Are you kidding me?

There's 15 people here. It'll take two hours.

Excuse me. The kids are exhausted.

Just give us the keys. We'll come back to fill these in without them.

-Only three rooms? -We're all booked.

The rooms are spacious, though.

Thanks.

-Pasha! -Can we change rooms?

-Nah, I don't wanna live there. -Pasha!

That was your last warning.

Not a five-star hotel certainly but…

-You got a spare bed there? -Nope.

Okay.

So…

Where should I put the suitcases?

Come in.

Me and Varya were supposed to live in a separate room.

And now all 6 of us use the same bathroom.

The hotel management isn't here now. We'll fix it all in the morning.

We just need to get through tonight.

Why do girls have a TV and we don't?

Excuse me...

Are we leaving this hotel tomorrow?

It's just, we don't even have a proper bathroom.

Go sleep.

-Let's move to a different hotel. -No.

-Do you like it here? -It's alright.

You and Varya should sleep on this bed.

Uliana and Yasya will sleep there.

I'll take the folding bed. Ms. Tatiana, take the armchair.

-I can sleep on the folding bed. -No, it's okay.

Tatiana- I mean, Ms. Tatiana, sleep in the armchair.

Okay.

Are you tired?

-I can see that you are. -Sure. I am.

Can't you have a normal conversation with me for once?

You promised me me and Vika would have a separate room.

I cannot wait for today to be finally over.

You see, the circumstances have changed.

There aren't enough rooms.

I could put the bed in the hallway or on the stairs.

Sure. Go ahead.

I'll go deal with the docs.

What a wonderful weather! The sun is so nice and warm too.

Phenomenal.

Where'd you get coffee so early in the morning?

I got my ways.

I could get you some tomorrow morning too.

Please, do.

Don't put any sugar or milk in it. I like it strong.

Just as I thought.

You got great intuition.

You're just so strict. Makes me feel like I'm in the army.

Yeah, right. You seem to be very worried about that.

Don't overexert yourself.

You know, I jumped through hoops to get Dasha's ticket for you.

-That was for me? -Yes! You should've seen yourself.

You looked so anxious and worried.

Please, do me a favor. Don't do anything on my account ever again.

Wait, what about coffee tomorrow?

I'll get it, don't worry.

No sugar, no milk. Very strong.

Back straight, head high.

This is your last chance.

Thank you.

Michael, did you hear what mom said? Go to bed, now.

Kids need to maintain their sleeping schedule or-

Or what?

Or they will grow up to be weak, unruly, and bad-tempered!

In other words, they'll grow up to be losers.

Michael, did you hear what dad said?

-Go to bed now or- -Or what?

Or no more bedtime stories!

I'm going to bed then. Goodnight, mom.

I think we get the gist. Let's leave.

As a teacher, you should know that they are child actors,

and your behavior could traumatize them.

How marvelous fairy tales are!

There's so much to learn from them about people and magic.

Oh, how I wish I could fly!

Yasya!

Yes?

-Do you need to go to the restroom? -No.

-Are you sure? -I am.

I will never become an adult.

-Who's there? -Could you tell me your name first?

My name's Wendy Moira Angela Darling.

Stop that!

My name's Peter Pan.

-Stop it! -Can you be quiet?

Don't hit me. Abuse is illegal in Russia.

-Will you fly with me to the island? -You can fly?

Of course I can! Come with me. Please.

-You could meet mermaids! -Mermaids?

-Indians, too. -Indians?

-Where are you going? -I really need to go.

Well, as a teacher, it is my duty to make sure she is okay.

Keep watching, guys.

They're about to start flying. So cool.

-Enough. -It's all Peter Pan's doing.

Peter Pan, why are you doing this? Are you out of your mind?

-It's all Tinker Bell. -Lol, Tinker Bell.

Oh the long-forgotten peace! Oh the sands!

My heart, it's melting.

It's melting.

-I'm flying. -I'm flying!

Ms. Tatiana, look, did I get anything on my clothes?

The way you eat your ice-cream is so…

It's what? Come on, give me all you got.

I forgot the word for it.

You got a gum?

Hey, why did you choose it for me?

My bad. One sec.

I wanna choose it myself.

So…

"Love is…

telling her that her name is music to your ears".

This one's kinda corny.

Ms. Tatiana,

are we ever going to put on an actually interesting play?

Wait, is our production really that bad?

No, but teenagers aren't concerned with topics discussed in it anymore.

We're more interested in like, death, drugs, relationships.

Have you seen Euphoria?

Don't answer your phone. Please, just don't.

Children community theaters are extremely important

for performing arts industry in Russia.

It is art that plays a formative role in formation of certain moral values

that will stay with children throughout their lives.

Could you imagine that? We're talking about lives!

Let's not forget that creative work is, if I may say so,

a vitamin for the soul.

The better the vitamins,

the healthier, more spiritually-rich,

and more righteous the society is.

We help to create a better moral immunity of our nation.

What even?

Each one of you contributes to that. Congratulations.

Let's begin.

"The festival helps discover new talent

that is gathered like pearls from all over the country".

So… Oksana needs a separate bathroom…

You're free to go.

-Hello. -Good afternoon.

A seven... And clubs is the trump suit…

-Trump suit is… -The clubs.

I have great news for you, Oksana.

You and your daughter can finally leave us and live together.

Just how you wanted.

There's a room in the other building in the complex.

Wish you would've told me that before I unpacked all the bags.

Is the bed there soft?

Pack up, Varya.

-Did they give you your charger back? -No.

Take it back then.

No. I don't want to change rooms.

So you want to rebel now?

Yet you didn't believe me when I said she's unruly.

How am I supposed to talk to you when you're like this?!

That's okay. Adolescence is a difficult age.

You know, it's actually great when a child can refuse.

There's a spa downstairs. Do you wanna go? I know I will.

Oksana, we're going to practice a lot. All the time, even.

-It's better for her to stay here. -Sure. It's not like I'm against it.

Can we at least put our bed by the window?

Feel free to move it yourself.

You know what, never mind.

Look at the boys over there.

Yeah, I saw.

Excuse me, can I not eat this?

Can I go play on the swings instead?

Girls, the next meal is in 5 hours.

This is not a threat but a reminder.

May I ask a question?

Why aren't there any knives here?

Do they think I'm some kind of animal?

Am I supposed to use my hand instead?

-Anyone want another helping? -Yes.

No one wants to eat this apart from our precious Karina.

-What's wrong with that? -Nothing, Karina. Eat up.

Vika!

-Want some compote? -Thanks.

-Do you want this? -Sure, thanks.

Anya, where are you going?

Piggy's eating so loudly, it makes me want to throw up.

Where are you headed? I'll find you when I'm done.

What's up with Pavlova?

She's on her period.

Good god.

She's terrible on her good days but her period makes her insufferable.

I'm not eating any of these onions, beets,

and this cheese.

-Good afternoon. -Hello.

-Bon appétit. -Thank you.

You are from Kaluga, right? "Strawberry wine" is your play?

That's right.

-Please, come to my office after lunch. -Sure.

Come before the jury meeting, okay?

Thanks.

This is a children's festival, you know.

There are certain restrictions.

STRAWBERRY WINE

The rating is 6 years and older.

There shouldn't be any discussions about things

like alcohol, drugs, smoking.

You can't talk about any of that.

You do know that wine is a metaphor here, right?

The main character distills memories like wine.

It's a symbol.

It's the name of the original book too.

Excuse me, is that book suited for children?

Excuse me, it's a classic book.

Well, I'm sure we could come up with a different metaphor.

Something like, I don't know,

like,

"Strawberry Drink".

You know?

"Strawberry-Flavored", maybe?

Another one: "Strawberry Magic".

What about "nectar"?

That's one interesting word. You know, "Strawberry Nectar".

Good afternoon, our dear colleagues.

We're over the moon that the festival opened with Peter Pan.

It's a really kind, heart-warming story.

Those were the contestants from Smolensk,

studio theater "Debut".

Please, remember the name of this team.

Personally, I can only speak kindly of their production.

I don't get it. Do we really have to change the name?

The kids are so innocent, so cheerful! I'm in awe.

Everything was on point, if I may say so.

The direction was great, too.

Easily defined structure is an advantage, too.

And the most important thing is, of course…

What does "change it" even mean? Like, what the hell, sure.

I'm simply oozing with ideas already.

I can tell you've seen the soviet Peter Pan film, that's great.

I can tell it inspired you…

Let's change "War and Peace" to "Peace" too then.

"The Shooting Party" to "The Surprising Event".

"Crime and Punishment" should simply become "And".

Attention, everyone.

I have one note to the team, though.

It's a really small thing. Fix it, and make the play perfect.

The acorn.

It's so small. You really could've made it bigger.

I should've been able to see it from my seat in row 8.

It's theater, you know. It should be big and bright.

Make it bigger.

Ms. Tanya, please, don't change a single thing.

Maxim's got nothing else to do at work. I bet he's already forgotten about us.

You think?

We're not here to use kids for our own self-empowerment,

or to try out some innovative theater techniques.

There should be no over zealousness, no flaunting.

I was told there's a good restaurant nearby. I'm going there tonight.

Wanna come with?

No, I have a rehearsal in a few.

Good luck with that.

I ask you all to keep children's theater childlike.

Is it really that hard to turn the lights off for 10 minutes?

I'm sorry, miss. It's not allowed.

Can we at least make them less bright?

Miss, are you deaf or something?

Thank you very much.

Ms. Tatiana, we could pour them like this.

Great cup you found. Where'd you get it?

-At the canteen. -The canteen?

-Don't tell anybody about this then. -Sure.

Guys, look!

Let's do this during the play, too.

Fill it to the brim, though.

We need a bottle like this but wide-mouth.

-Didn't we have one? -We did.

-Yeah, this one. -They break easily, though.

-What? -They break easily.

We got tons of them, don't worry about it.

Alright, so…

Sasha, remember the line

"I can do anything"?

Say it and - bam! - throw all this stuff on yourself.

-For real? -Yes, for real.

Let's take it from the top, everyone.

"Strawberry wine…"

Strawberry wine is the afternoon heat,

the warmth of the sun on your skin, the sweet taste in your mouth,

the redness on your fingers left by strawberries,

the cracking of branches under your feet,

the three mosquito bites, two on your forearm-

I can't take this anymore.

The lights are pissing me off.

-Are you all annoyed too? -Yes.

Sorry, go on.

The glimpses of yellow butterflies in the grass.

The young nettles that don't sting you yet.

The blister forming because of your new shoes.

All the bites, the butterflies, the nettles…

All of that is real. All of that is actual.

And I, Michael Allen,

just like the strawberries and the mosquito bites,

I'm also a part of this summer.

I understand now.

I am real.

Damn, LED-lights got under the sofa.

It's an armchair.

I wish we could make it fall on you all from the ceiling.

Good evening! I'm sorry to disturb you again.

I understand you, I really do. These kids are tiring you.

I feel for you. However, I have a proposition.

You and I could go and have a cup of coffee

while the kids rehearse with lights out. 10 minutes tops.

And while it's all going on - whew! -

you throw it all on yourself like a waterfall.

I got a deal. You guys got 10 minutes.

Alright, enough.

How's the coffee?

It's great. Don't look at me like that though, Tanya.

Damn, it must be really good if you dropped the formalities.

Thank you for yesterday, by the way. We had a great time.

You should've been a theater director.

I always thought I should've been a ballet dancer.

HUSBAND 1 IS CALLING

Tanya, your husband's calling you.

Whatever.

If you have many of them, then I guess it's really whatever.

1 means it's his work phone.

You know, kids say he dumped you.

Aw, poor me.

So did he?

I mean…

I did yawn while we were having sex.

He thought it was disrespectful.

I do respect him, though. Why wouldn't I?

-Do you just hate having sex then? -No, I love it.

I just think it's overrated.

It's supposed to be the pinnacle of your relationship.

There's no way something so important happens thrice a week.

You can reach it once…

or, okay, maybe twice in your life.

So you think people shouldn't have sex often?

Nah.

I believe sex is not the pinnacle of a relationship.

The intimacy is.

When a person becomes everything to you.

Or, like, when you can't help

but feel truly happy when you're around them.

That's what's actually important.

You know, I look at you and I don't understand…

Is that a coffee stain on your tee or is it a print?

We've improved your poster.

We have a really good graphic designer from Kirovsk.

I'm sure you're gonna love it.

Here.

We're already talked about the name last time.

You can see here in parenthesis "based on the novel by Dick Rogers".

Just like you wanted.

Can we use the original poster instead?

Sure you can.

But then I'd have to disqualify your production.

I'd really hate to do that, you know.

-Great. -Great.

I don't get it.

Do I need to be more assertive?

Should I make a petition? Organize a protest?

Or pack up, take the kids and go back home?

Am I just being dramatic?

You can't just leave, that's for sure. There's 12 kids with us.

That's what's driving me mad.

"Kids are our everything! It's all for them!"

But what about me?

What?

Tanya, it's literally just children's theater.

Yeah, right.

It's not that important.

Don't take it personally. You're really talented.

Your play is brilliant, comparing to the contestants.

STRAWBERRY NECTAR

Why are you doing this?

My suitcase!

Let's rehearse. Go ahead.

Alright, everyone!

Antipov, enough. We all know you're cool.

Let's pretend for a moment.

Sasha!

Okay, so the LED-lights fell on him.

You ready? Cue the music.

Be faster! Gather up umbrellas, suitcases. Come on.

Okay.

Yasya, dearest. Do you remember where's right?

Alright, never mind.

Vika, take her by the hand.

Anya, are you sleeping or something?

A suitcase, another suitcase, another one, another one, and then you.

Let's try again.

Don't roll your eyes at me.

Everyone, let's do it again.

Don't nag. Let's go.

And…

Cue the music.

Hurry up.

Michael, I'm leaving.

Dasha, don't bother. Throw it away since it's not opening.

Act like you love walking in the rain.

Right, exactly.

Sorry, start again.

Michael, I'm leaving.

What? Why?

My family is moving states.

What about us?

We'll just stay friends forever.

You can't just leave like that. Let's talk.

Oh brother. Stupendous.

Everyone, sit down on the floor.

What's happening?

-You got a stomachache? -Nope.

And what's wrong with you?

I can't act when she's not even looking at me.

I don't want to look at you.

Great. Okay.

Okay, so, she doesn't want to look at you.

She's leaving. At this point, she's barely here anymore.

Okay.

Look in front of you, at the audience.

That's where the train station, suitcases, passengers should be.

But you, you look at her.

Let's make it one-sided.

-Let's try it. -But it wasn't like this before.

It wasn't but it is now.

Just try it.

You can't just leave like that-

If she doesn't love me, I don't love her either.

You know,

sometimes people

might not love you

and yet, you still love them and want to look at them.

Let's go again.

You can't just leave like that.

Let's talk.

About what?

Anything. We need to get months' worth of our conversations.

We still haven't talked about those big birds

and how they manage to balance on the smallest branches.

Let's do that later.

There's no "later".

Sasha, don't try to shame her.

What's it mean then?

Well...

It should sound like…

Like, you're just talking to yourself out loud.

It's supposed to sound like…

You know, like, she used to always take your compote

but now she says,

"No, thanks…"

-Nothing you can do about it. -Let her play my part, too.

I think you have a better understanding of this scene.

Let's go again.

Yes, there might be no "later".

But, please, swear you'll never forget me.

Swear you won't forget my voice and our laughter.

Please.

I would never.

Michael, what's my eye color?

Put your hand on his face, Anya.

Don't be stupid.

-They're blue. -No, they're not.

They're not? Look at me.

Sasha! Don't be so rough.

Look at me.

They're gray. That's not that big of a difference.

It depends on the light.

Michael, why are you lying?

I'm sorry.

Yup, I sent you the address.

When are you coming?

Yes, I'll be waiting. Thanks.

-I'm all done. -I already paid for everything, too.

They're delivering oysters and champagne to the hotel in 2 hours.

Great.

Can I put my phone in your bag? I don't want to lose it.

Come on, Ms. Maria, it doesn't weigh a lot.

How much longer are you going to call me Ms.?

Ms. Maria, once I start dropping the title, I might not be able to stop.

At least for now, there's some sort of a barrier between us.

-Okay, forget I said that then. -Yup.

Oh my! That's an Armenian wedding.

Why are you so sure that it's Armenian?

How many of those do you think I've attended?

-Dunno. -Me neither. A lot of them, probably.

-I have to know about things like this. -Why?

What do you mean why? My husband's name is literally Arayik.

Listen. That's it.

That's destiny. We can't just walk away, Ms. Maria.

-No. No. -Yes. Yes.

Come on, let's get in.

Please.

What can one even say after such a beautiful performance?

Bon appétit, everybody!

Let me introduce our groom's mother,

and our bride's parents!

Damn, it's not opening.

Let's try this one.

-This one? -Yeah.

Our dearest Roma.

All of the family and your friends are here.

That's groom's mom.

...I hope you love and cherish each other forever.

I wish you great happiness.

Thanks to the parents.

I would like us to raise our glasses to honor the newlyweds.

Your parents spoke for all of us.

Sit here.

But what can we wish to their parents?

Dearest parents, I wish you all the patience.

And, of course, good health.

I softly kiss your palms.

There's so much vitality and warmth in them.

And when I am away…

Thanks, I'll manage.

I miss you dearly,

When I'm far away.

Life has given me so many lessons...

...How to love unconditionally and how to forgive.

You always told me to be a man...

...And to never lose my faith.

Mother, I love you, my dearest mother.

You're my closest friend and I want to tell you

that I love you dearly...

Oh my!

Hello, my dearest. What a celebration you've prepared.

Arayik couldn't come, he's in Moscow right now

but he sent his best regards.

He wishes happiness to you and the children.

May you have many grand kids!

Thank you so much. From your lips to god's ears.

Tigran is here today, he is the clarinet player. So good.

-Yes, so good. -Well, alright, have fun!

Are you actually related to them?

Armenians are all related to each other.

It's a disgrace to the entire family

to not recognize a guest at your wedding.

That's one crazy pro tip.

-Who's gifting? -The Abgaryans.

Hold on a sec.

How much are you giving them?

-5000 rubles. -Why are you so stingy?

Come on, let's give them more.

More! More! More!

-Calm down now. -More!

-I need to enter my PIN. -More!

I can enter your PIN for you.

[in Armenian] -Is she drunk? -Yes.

-What did he say? -He thinks you're gorgeous.

It's not working.

My card is blocked. Great. Sorry, next time.

Thanks, guys. Don't worry, she just wants to swim a little.

She's gonna sunbathe when she's had enough.

Call us if you need anything.

Of course!

Did you say goodbye to your new boyfriends?

Where's the other shoe?

I lost it in the sea.

Yes?

What oysters? It's 2 am.

-No! We should get them, please. -Hold on!

-I've always wanted to try oysters. -Yes, please, get them delivered.

The hotel? No, get them to the beach. Korona restaurant.

What's your biggest secret?

Yes, we'll be waiting. Thanks.

All of my teeth are fake.

Are you for real?

Could you show me? Please.

Just smile a little.

Show me your smile, come on.

Did you order oysters?

-This is considered to be cool, right? -Are they even alive?

Huh?

Are they supposed to be? I'm not eating them alive.

How about we let them back into the sea?

My god. It's so little!

Maria, can't you help me throw them back into the sea?

No, I've already had to pay 5000 rubles because you were feeling charitable.

Slow down.

Slow down!

Take off your clothes.

-What? -You heard me, take them off.

Shouldn't we get to a hotel first?

Not in these clothes.

Chop-chop.

Could you at least look away?

Jesus Christ.

Help me out here, please.

Hold on, it'd be better if you pulled by the sleeves.

Pull it, please.

I'll take it.

It's kind of...

Your shoulders are so narrow.

How do I look?

Your mascara is running.

[TN: a 2s. long clip was cut out here; Tatiana actually reached to kiss Maria]

That was one awkward tumble.

You almost fell on me.

Damn, your euphemism game is strong.

Ms. Maria!

You're really funny, you know.

An assistant principle with a good sense of humor

is a rare find!

Tanya, I don't get it. Who's here?

The kids.

Uliana?

-What are you doing here? -Yasya wet her bed.

I can't do this anymore.

I'm tired and I'm still cold. Let's get out of here.

-Where can we even go? -Just follow me.

Come in.

That's the other room they gave you, right?

Yes, it is.

If we go to sleep now, this evening will end. It'll be over.

Finally.

Give me my blazer back.

I suggest we don't go to sleep.

"Let's talk".

"We need to get months' worth of our conversations".

"Remember?"

"We still haven't found out about how those big birds

manage to balance on the smallest branches".

Tanya, let's talk about birds later.

"There's no 'later' ".

-Do you know what time it is? -No-no.

That's not how it goes.

You should've said,

"Yes, there might be no 'later' ".

No way. It's already 4 am.

4 in the morning, Tanya!

"You'll never forget me, right?"

"Swear on it".

"Swear you won't forget my voice and our laughter".

-"Will you?" -Jesus Christ.

"Close your eyes". May I?

"What's my eye color?"

Tanya, is there a button that turns you off?

Press on it yourself and go to sleep. We have to wake up early.

God, you're so boring, Ms. Maria.

So boring, it's exhausting.

Everyone's looking for you. The dress rehearsal is in 10.

What dress rehearsal?

What about breakfast?

Thanks, Anya. We'll be there shortly.

By the way, you should knock before entering.

I did.

Why did we oversleep?

I thought you'd set the alarm.

Ms. Maria, what were you even thinking?

Let's just get ready, Ms. Tanya.

Are we back to formalities?

Why are you even trying to close it?

Can't you brush your teeth with the door opened?

Oh, right. You can't just brush them.

You have to remove them and then put them back in.

I've been thinking how to say this without hurting your feelings.

But it seems you don't get hurt easily.

That's why I'll say it as it is.

Your drama club is closing soon. It's a financial burden for the school.

They're done doing charity for you.

See you at the rehearsal.

Ms. Tatiana, please, don't freak out.

We've got everything under control now.

But Antipov kind of broke the piano.

So that's that.

Alright, guys, come here.

Well, lift it up.

Hold on. Do it now.

Gather all this stuff.

Put your hands away.

That's it.

It might've been broken before you, who knows?

And it was, actually.

Don't come close to the piano, everyone.

Get into your positions.

-Tima? -Yes?

-What's up with Karina? -Pavlova isn't letting her get on stage.

She said, I quote, "Karina's not needed here".

Karina, get on stage.

Everyone, let's free up some space.

Move, everyone. Piggy needs lots of space.

Karina is to take Anya Pavlova's role in the play.

Karina, please, let's start with

"Michael, I'm leaving..."

That's so unprofessional.

At first it was mise-en-scène, now my scene partner.

Why do I have to suffer?

Sasha, it's not up for discussion.

You're not the director, I am.

Okay, Karina, start with "Michael, I'm leaving...".

Michael, I'm leaving.

I can't even hear her.

You're not supposed to hear her. Your next line is literally "what?".

What? Why?

My family is moving states.

This is not how she's supposed to say it!

Ms. Tatiana, it's Anya's role, let her play it.

I can't do it, I'm scared. I don't remember the lines.

Karina, you're doing well.

Your time for rehearsal is over.

-Wait, what? How? -We gave you 45 minutes.

-And the next team is coming in..? -In 3.

Clear the stage, too.

Yes, sure.

Yes, what's up?

Yup, I did book a tour.

To the yew and boxwood grove.

The weather is wonderful.

Yes.

Goodbye.

Ms. Maria, is this boxwood?

Is this boxwood? Is that boxwood?

Where's boxwood? Are we gonna see it?

Ms. Maria, is that boxwood?

Yup, sure, it is.

You know, there's actually no boxwood here anymore.

It all died because of the 2014 Olympic games.

"The yew and boxwood grove, one of the main attractions of Sochi,

was affected the most.

Most of the boxwood trees were defoliated.

Scientists believe that it may take centuries

to restore the glory of the grove

as the species is known for its slow growth.

The shrubs grow up to only 80 cm a year".

So, box tree moth destroyed the grove after being exported here by accident.

It's "imported". Not "exported".

Are you serious? You lied to us? That's insane.

If you love honesty so much,

go ahead and tell everyone who broke the piano.

What's the point? It's not like I can fix it.

I mean, at least, you could apologize for it.

-He has no money to pay for the repair. -Are you his lawyer now?

This is literally none of your concern.

Ms. Tatiana, if he apologized, I could-

-I want to go back to the hotel. Can I? -No.

No, Anya, you can't.

We're all going to go look at yew trees.

-I don't want to. -Look at Antipov then.

-Ms. Tatiana, I can't play- -Anya, wait.

Not now, Karina.

Anya, wait.

Ms. Maria, I'm thirsty.

I'm thirsty!

I wanna walk alone.

Go then.

I'm simply your bodyguard.

Are you trying to get on my good side?

Don't bother, I'm not telling.

Great teachers you two are.

Imagine the uproar if our parents found out that you're sleeping together.

Aren't you going to deny it?

I'm going to say it's none of your business.

-You're back so early. -Yup.

I got a small present for you.

Vino!

Thanks.

You know, I don't like those crazy moms

that are really annoying about their children.

I can barely take a pic of my daughter.

And I know she's not, like, some lead actress,

but can she at least stand in the front in some scenes?

Sorry, I can't change anything now. The kids simply won't remember it.

That's okay. The next production then?

There's no next production.

Is your drama club being closed?

The robotics club got closed, the gymnastics too...

Well, that's what the school wants.

It's the economic crisis or whatever.

That's why it was decided to close the drama club.

It's just an extracurricular after all.

What're you gonna do?

You don't even have a husband.

Time to find one then. What's there left to do?

Yeah. That's the only thing we can do.

Dinner's in 40 minutes. Got it?

-Dinner's in 40. -Okay.

This is the last one! I won't drink anymore.

That's it.

This dress is awesome. Just wonderful.

I don't really like this neckline though.

Okay, let's not talk shit now.

No one asked for your opinion.

This dress is gorgeous, you are gorgeous.

-You're just not... -Me?

You're just the type of woman to wear clothes like these.

Ms. Maria, Tanya and I are having so much fun.

She needs to change her style, be more feminine.

She needs to change her job.

Told you.

Ms. Maria, stop holding a grudge. She's told me everything.

No one saw it. No evidence, no crime.

The piano was already broken, it's not your fault.

Innocent until proven guilty.

Oksana, what's it called?

Anya's gone. We found this note on her bed.

We thought it might be for us but maybe it's actually for you.

Oh, Pavlova...

What a drama queen.

I DON'T WANT TO BE A BURDEN TO ANYONE EVER AGAIN.

Play with me.

Come on.

Why do you keep following me?

I'm not following you. I just don't want to be a burden to anyone.

Why didn't you hit it?

Come on.

Can I bum a smoke?

Give me the lighter.

Here. Thanks.

Sure, he doesn't like you back.

But, you know, when you're in love...

Love is awesome is what I'm saying.

Yeah, sure.

-Where's my hat? -Go away.

Quiet, everyone.

Ms. Tatiana?

Ms. Tatiana, Alyona is crying.

That's normal, she's just anxious. I'm on the verge of tears too.

Ms. Tatiana, I forgot to bring tights.

Ms. Tatiana?

Ms. Tatiana?

Could we change everything back as it was?

Anya should play the main role.

Karina, dear. We're coming out in 5. We're not changing a thing.

I'll be at the stage management desk.

Strawberry wine is the afternoon heat,

the warmth of the sun on your skin, the sweet taste in your mouth,

the redness on your fingers left by strawberries,

the three mosquito bites - two on your forearm, one on your neck,

the cracking of branches under your feet,

the glimpses of yellow butterflies in the grass,

the young nettles that don't sting you yet,

the blister forming because of your new shoes.

All the bites, the butterflies, the nettles…

All of that is real.

All of that is actual.

And I, Michael Allen, just like the strawberries and the mosquito bites,

Am I also a part of this summer?

I understand now.

I am real, too.

I was born on August 15. I'm 14 years old.

I have green eyes.

And when I'm deep in thought I rub my earlobe.

I am real.

I can run.

I can jump.

I can talk, I can breathe.

I can do anything.

Are you out of your fucking mind? You need to get on stage.

I can't do it. I won't. The role should be Anya's.

-I can't be like you. -What do I have to do with this?

Oh, nothing at all. You're innocent. Bet you're glad you came on this trip.

Anya, I didn't want this to happen.

It's not my fault that he likes me.

Is that deodorant?

Damn.

What do we do now? Can't you put on a blouse or something?

Does it hurt?

Is your play ever going to continue?

What do you want me to do? Tell him to fuck off?

Anya, get on the stage. She's not gonna do it.

It's your role. You rehearsed for 6 months.

Not by his side.

I used to want to be his scene partner. Now I don't.

Vika, do you know the lines?

Everyone does at this point.

Michael, I'm leaving.

What? Why are you leaving?

My family is moving states.

What about us?

We'll just stay friends forever.

Let's discuss "Strawberry nectar", the play based on the Rogers' novel.

It was done by the studio theater from Kaluga.

-Kaluga is a nice city. -Yes. Lots of talent.

Are you enjoying the festival?

-It's good. -Been at the beach yet?

Sure have.

The kids are beautiful. Wonderful.

I have a question though.

Why did you choose this novel?

Is there a reason behind it?

It's an interesting book.

It's about childhood.

Hasn't been done that often.

Don't you think there's a reason why it hasn't been done that often?

This novel is not meant to be read by kids. It's for mature viewers.

It's the type of book to be read at your leisure later in life.

You're a professional.

You should know that the kids' worldview is being formed around this age.

We need to teach them to be optimistic no matter what.

They need to believe in the power of kindness.

There's so many simple, kind stories!

What about "The Golden Key"?

Stuff like "The Wizard of Oz" or "Mary Poppins".

There's so many stories! They're all nice and simple.

Children of all ages can understand them.

While this one... It's, you know...

We're all adults here and we didn't understand it.

How does the main character deal with his problem?

If we got it correctly,

the main conflict is that the boy's girl friend is leaving.

Honestly, that is one weak central conflict.

No conflict, no plot development either.

The lead actor has nothing to act out.

He's stumbling around, all miserable and sad.

Acting out suffering on stage is not very rewarding, you know.

He's barely doing anything!

He has to do something. He needs to act on the situation.

That'd make the play better.

Was he the same way in Rogers' novel?

If the novel's author is not that good of a writer,

then it's your job as a director to make it better.

You have to come up with a better conflict and its resolution.

He could, you know... Whatever, anything!

Anyways, you should suggest a way to resolve the conflict.

Well, anyways...

I really want to celebrate the kids' hard work somehow.

But we can't endorse whatever your direction is.

Our festival holds a certain standard for our winners.

It's supposed to be reflective of the values in the industry.

If I had 30,000 rubles on me,

we could've gone to Sochi Park instead of the award ceremony.

No reason to stress the kids out.

I could ask Arayik but he'd wonder about the card.

I could say it's an emergency.

You think when one's hopes get crushed, it's time to go all out?

We just need to find something they'll actually like.

Is there any other entertainment venues here?

Maybe we should plan a picnic? Go to pizzeria?

We could buy an award ourselves.

Print out some certificates, maybe even engrave them.

Let's buy a plastic boxwood tree and put it in the ground, too.

Let's do a love spell for Pavlova on Antipov.

You know, they're not going to give us anything.

Not even a "thank you for participation".

Not even "the best team work" or "the most energetic".

Where are his parents?

It's a great life lesson though.

You could work your ass off, go the extra mile, believe in your cause

and still lose anyway.

Is that another quote? I've had enough of your...

birds on small branches.

I've had enough of you, too.

You and your unlimited credit card.

Well, it's blocked because of you anyways.

-Maybe it's for the best. -How's that?

They need to go to the ceremony and get completely ignored.

They shouldn't get used to working for the sake of getting awards.

So they should get ignored then?

Exactly.

They should.

So be it.

So be it.

Sochi!

The vastness of space and the depths of the ocean -

their mysterious power entices us.

But Russia's waiting for us, And she loves us like a mother.

Russia, we are your children! Russia!

Russia, we need your voices!

Russia, we are your children! Russia!

Russia, we need your voices!

Your flag shall fly across the world,

Your name shall be heard everywhere.

Russia!

Russia, we are your children! Russia!

And that means-

Varya, come here.

Tanya?

The performance was great, we all had an amazing vacation.

The kids are fine, it's all-

Don't try to cheer me up, alright? I'm all good.

Are we gonna take a pic? Look.

-How big is your team? -We got 12 kids here.

12, okay...

Give one to each person.

Don't drop 'em!

Here. Okay, 6 more.

One, two, three, four, five... Here.

These pins are awesome.

You think you can keep the kids happy with all this bullshit?

This is for you. You got a certificate, congrats.

Thank you.

Could you put it in your backpack? My bag's too small.

I can't.

Tanya, you okay?

Am I not allowed to have feelings?

You are.

-Don't drop it. -What did they give us?

This is a certificate of participation.

"Presented for participating in the annual children theater festival

'Russia. Theater. Children' ".

Look at the signatures here.

-Can you read who signed it? -K.O. Tolkachov.

-Who's that? -What's his name?

-Nikolay? -Did we win or no?

-K stands for Kolya. -Or Oleksandr.

No, we lost.

You need to understand that theater is a competition.

People in this shithole wouldn't know real theater if it hit them anyways.

Didn't the jury come here from Moscow?

We've done our best. The audience loved it.

This play exists for the sake of it, the jury's opinions don't matter.

I think you all did a great job.

Our team is only 2 years old

and yet, we were invited to this festival.

We passed the try-outs! Not everyone did. Yep, that's right.

To win those people's favor we'd have to act out "The Three Little Pigs".

Right.

I'm never doing productions like that. No award would make me do it.

You're just trying to make us feel better.

Don't be so sad. Your dad got you into a language school in Moscow.

You can come back home on the weekends.

I'm not going. I can't leave the drama club.

Whatever, it's closing anyways.

-You're lying. -I'm not.

Ask your teachers if you don't believe your own mother.

What did they say about our play?

Well, they said...

that you guys are very talented.

-Ms. Tatiana? -The play...

They didn't really like it.

-Ms. Tatiana! -I did well. The same as always.

Why did you change my partner two times?

Why choose Vika? I don't get it.

Karina and Anya knew the lines at least.

-Sasha, you did great. Everyone did. -Ms. Tatiana!

And honestly, why did we have yellow strawberries?

My mom said she didn't get it at all.

It's because your parents are idiots, don't you get it?

Ms. Tatiana, is it true that the drama club is closing?

Yes, it is.

We're having a banquet, all adults are invited.

Kids, you're all invited to the dance.

You can't slack off. We'll sit around and talk. Go now.

Go ahead. Let's head to the banquet.

-Got any cigs? -Sure do. Here.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

We thank the event organizers and the jury

for giving us this amazing opportunity to spend 5 days here.

-...with pickles. -Right.

What else can I say?

What a joy.

Yay!

I'm having juice but cheers, still.

The president of the jury needs more champagne.

That's enough, Tanya. Chill out.

Drink some champagne.

We could go to the beach if you want.

If you don't like it here,

we could go to a different restaurant.

We could find another wedding.

What do you want right now? What can I do for you?

I want to eat a mask.

The sad one or the happy one?

Both.

Excuse me.

Here you go.

Ms. Maria, Ms. Tatiana! Anya's crying over there.

-What's that? -Anya's crying.

Haven't heard this one before. What happened?

I don't know but she's bawling her eyes out. Please, talk to her.

-What? -Anya's crying.

Hey, what's up?

We didn't come here to win. It's not that big of a deal.

Damn that award.

Are you all dumb? I'm not crying because we lost.

Don't you get it?

This is it. It's over after this.

We're going to come back to school like nothing happened.

All of this will never happen again.

"And now that Michael knows what it's like, being real...

he decided to always remember this summer".

Gather all the memories that you got.

Fill bottles with strawberry wine.

Make sure that you kept all the memories intact.

That's how you make this summer yours.

And it'll always be yours, no matter what.

-That's enough. -Whose hand is this?

Damn, were you all waiting for this or something?

You're so lucky she's your wife. You can't even begin to understand it.

We had so much fun. Loads.

-I don't even want to give her back. -You can have her.

You sure? Won't you regret it?

Do you know how expensive it is to be her husband?

Do you know her eye color?

-She's joking. -Of course I am. Jokes are my thing.

Tanya, do you need a ride?

Yura, take your suitcase!

No, I don't think that's a good idea. I'll take the bus.

I know you're gonna miss me.

But it is what it is, right?

-Have a safe trip. -Goodbye.

-Get there soon. -Good luck to you.

Bye.

Whose suitcase is this?

Hurry up.

I'll drive.

Help me out here, please.

So, who won?

The play was terrible.

No one awards terrible plays.

An eyelash fell out. A heart dropped.

Blood pressure dropped. I don't feel a thing.

I'm so tired, but you keep holding on, and I will too.

I don't want to dance.

Masha, you're driving too fast.

Let's just lay here...

Turn that down.

-Why are we still here? -We're waiting for the driver.

I'm so tired, but you keep holding on, and I will too.

I'm so tired. I don't feel a thing.

An eyelash fell out. A heart dropped.

Blood pressure dropped. I don't feel a thing.

I'm so tired, but you keep holding on, and I will too.

We don't have any more strength to carry on.

We don't have "us" anymore.

Confetti's falling down from the sky.

We've seen it all.

We've seen it all.

We've seen it.