Original subtitles

TV Channel RUSSIA

Kinograd 21 Production Company

Karina ANDOLENKO

Pavel PRILUCHNY

Anastasia ZADOROZHNAYA Vladimir ZHEREBTSOV

Alexandr TUTIN Yelena STAROSTINA

Sergey SHNYREV Luiza MOSENDZ

Kseniya BURAVSKAYA Galina PETROVA

Valeria KOZHEVNIKOVA Pavel KHARLANCHUK

In the film by Karen OGANESYAN

RUSSIAN BEAUTY

Written by Ganna SLUTSKY

Camera Directors Andrey GURKIN Nikolay SMIRNOV

Music by Anna KHITRIK

Production Designer Igor KHRUTSKY

Editors Olga PROSHKINA Yury DYDYCHKO

Producers Daniil GETMANSKY Valery SMETSKOY

Producers Yekaterina YEFANOVA Alexandr BURAVSKY

Episode 1

See, I've told you we'll be on time.

In 2 hours we'll be sitting at the festive table.

Alright.

- Oops, I seem to have jinxed it. - What's wrong?

In that bustle I forgot to fill the tank.

- Tell me you're joking. - I wish.

Will we manage to get to that village?

We'll try to.

Would you push it if necessary?

Let's go?

- Hello, guys. - Hello.

Who's in charge here?

- Will you help us with gas? - What's in it for us?

You give us gas and we'll give you vodka.

Done. But pay forward!

I rend it from my heart. There.

- Watch it! - We'll do.

Something tells me we're left with neither can or vodka.

Yura, take it easy; let's go to the club

and take a look how the locals spend their leisure.

Let's go.

You just look at her...

Mademoiselle, how long ago have you returned from Paris?

Paris?

Such a dress you can only buy in Paris.

Have you been to Paris?

I have, a couple of times.

- So you know French? - A little.

I think you're lying.

No, I speak French well.

- What's up? - Learn how to treat girls.

Katya, let's talk!

Let's step aside; I need to talk to you.

Will you leave me alone?

- Do you need help? - Thanks, I'll manage myself.

Shall we write an article about the village youth's recreation activity?

She's beautiful...

Is that who you are? Flirting with the city guys!

- Why do you care? - I won't back down this easily.

That's enough. Let go!

Get out! Hit the road!

What a merry place you have here.

Why are you meddling? I could've managed it myself.

- I saw the way you managed. - Let me see.

It hurts, let me.

Thanks.

There's nothing bad here, just a bruise of soft tissue

and a contusion; you'll live.

- Are you a doctor? - A nurse.

Rather, I study in town to be one.

What's the name of the most beautiful nurse of the town?

Katya. But I don't intend to work here.

- Where then? - I want to go to Moscow.

- I can help if you want. - I'll manage without you.

- I doubt that. - Don't.

We're under attack!

Felix! Run, they'll back with a mob!

I forgot to tell you - I'll find you.

Hurry up!

- Hey, where are you going? - Stop!

- Am I late? - At last.

- Where is Felix? - I don't' know.

We parted an hour ago; he said he'd go home, change, and be here.

- Hello? - Sergey Lvovich, hello.

- Is Felix there? - No, hasn't he arrived yet?

No; probably, he's on his way.

Have a good evening. Again, happy birthday.

Thank you, bye.

Don't worry; all men are bastards.

- Shall we dance? - I'd like to eat.

Let's dance.

Well, happy birthday!

No, I'm not angry

I'm looking at the mirror

What if happiness is there,

Behind the looking-glass,

In Oceania, drifting Toward the whales

Somebody with someone,

Oh well...

But somebody with someone,

Maybe somewhere!

Where there are no us, Sun shines,

A tamtam sounds.

Where we are, There's a myriad of stars

And winds sing!

No, I'm not silent; I'm searching in my memory

If happiness is there...

MOSCOW, 1961

The road unfolds endlessly;

We meet poppies and tulips Along the way;

They nod and smile to us

Like old and great friends

Playful Sun beams in the sky;

And the sky is so smooth and clear

That I want to touch it

It's so close but I can't reach it

Patty-cakes, hot patty-cakes.

Excuse me, where is the Fashion House?

Up the stairs and to the right.

Watch out, driver, don't stare at the beauty

Or else you won't manage the mountain road.

A tender look is like a sharp turn sometimes;

It can tangle all the roads.

It's outrageous.

They'll be here any minute.

It's 20 minutes to the show, and we're not ready. There.

Mila goes first; then Zhanna will go in this.

What is that? How did it get here?

- It's from the last year! - Venechka!

Zhanna!

This is Mila.

Zhanna... Are you not ready? Why is she not ready yet?

- Have you gone crazy? - Venya!

You've lost your mind!

This is a masterpiece!

A masterpiece! Only I don't know who we have to show it.

- Hello. - Hi.

What is that thing?

Have you seen her boots? Horrible!

Terrible!

We need a blonde. Nastya, come!

No, no.

No, no.

We need a different type.

- A blonde. - We'll make one from anyone.

No, a bottle blonde won't do here.

I need a natural beauty, do you understand?

Do you work here?

- What do you want? - I want to work here too.

Look, another one has arrived. We want to as well.

But we've been said that there are no vacancies.

And that they have such beauties dime a dozen in Moscow.

Which one of you is the last in line?

- I am. - I'll be after you.

Is that Mila again?

I won't have time to change.

You'll change not only clothes but shoes too.

Alright, Dina might go.

Where is Dina, by the way?

Dina sprained her ankle.

What? You're killing me!

It's not Paris but a simple show for the committee.

And don't fidget;

even a complete moron will be able to tell a single-piece

from mass production from the Children's World.

- I love you. Venya. - I know.

And what's that?

I asked you to make a zigzag, not a simple seam!

Does anyone listen to me around here?

That's it, it's a disaster.

- I'm going out of here. - Venya!

There's no Venya; Venya is dead.

An artist has the right to be sentimental.

But we don't.

That's it, get you act together and work!

Hello, girls.

Hello.

Здравствуйте.

Hello.

My, oh my.

Boy, what are you doing here?

You, stand up. Come here.

Is it natural?

Are those hips?

It's my mother's coat.

- Name? - Panova.

Follow me, Panova!

Girls, there are no vacancies. Hurry up!

- She's his relative. - Certainly.

Design #3521.

Hurry up, come on. Go, go, go.

Take off your coat and hurry up to the girls to change.

Change her, quickly.

Design #3525.

Hush, where are the shoes?

A moment...

- What's your size? - I don't know.

Doesn't matter.

Design #3527.

Alright, let's go...

- Do you know how to walk? - No.

Look, walk the same way, in the straight line.

Straighten your spine, keep your chin high, and smile.

Walk with turn-out, do you understand?

That's it, Zhanna, it's your turn.

Design #3617

Where are you going?

Tuck them in.

Stockings? Are you wearing stockings?

Yes.

Remember your back! Go.

- Go. - I'm sorry.

Where did you get her?

- The final design, #3614. - Turn about!

More.

Hush, hush.

Hello.

Everything's fine, hush.

Walk some more.

Go, go.

This design is fine.

So you can continue working, comrades. Congratulations.

A masterpiece!

- Excuse me. - What do you want?

What do I do now?

Whatever you want.

What do you mean?

Listen, you've lend us some help, thanks for that.

But that's it.

Do you mean you won't take me?

A pretty face is not everything in our profession.

She's fat and she slouches. Venya, don't do this.

I'll lose weight, learn how to walk, and stop slouching.

Come back after you learn.

But I have nowhere to go.

- What's your name? - Katya.

Miss...

Alright, stay.

Let her stay a night in the lounge.

Venya!

But tomorrow she's out of here!

Of course!

I'm begging you, help me, please!

This is my life's dream.

I beg you.

Alright, tomorrow we'll see what can be done.

Keep your nose up! Straighten your spine.

Suck in your belly.

And starting from today stop eating

at all.

- What's your name? - Panova.

- Katya Panova? - Yes.

It's a disaster.

Good morning.

RABOCHAYA STOLITSA NEWSPAPER OFFICE

Watch it!

Hello, I need to go to the newspaper office.

- Do you have a pass? - No.

I can't let you in without a pass.

- Where can I get one? - The Pass Office is over there.

Thank you.

Hello. I need a pass for Valery Zubov.

- Who do you want to see? - Felix Krutsky.

Let's see.

He didn't leave any requests today.

That can't be. Check again.

I'll call him.

There's no answer.

Right, he's looking for me.

Lady, I have an urgent article for him.

See, that's the today's issue of our paper.

If I don't give my article to Felix Krutsky,

there won't be tomorrow's issue.

And do you know whose fault it'll be?

- What's your name? - Zubov.

Do you have any ID?

Yes.

Why are you so nervous?

Felix Krutsky? Valery Zubov.

He is Felix Krutsky.

Valery Zubov.

Nice to meet you. What can I do for you?

I want to work in your paper.

- Valera. - Yura.

It's nice to meet you.

- A journalist? - Who, me?

No, no.

- Do you write? - No, I don't.

Can you write at all?

Are you joking? Of course, I can.

- Valera. - Yes?

You know what, as soon as you write something, come to us at once.

- Then we'll talk about a job. - But I need a job now.

Do you understand? I took a train!

I haven't eaten for a day. I really need a job.

So I say, a soon as you write an article,

come to us at once and we'll talk.

Here's a coupon for a free meal.

Thank you.

Felix, where's the cafeteria?

On the first floor.

Alright, see you. Ah, my paper.

Excuse me; go on.

Good, good.

Chin up; chest forward.

Straighten your spine; good!

- Excuse me, - Go on, go on.

Go on, that's it, walk

from your hip; and go.

Good girl!

Great!

Good girl.

Good.

Great, good girl.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Felix, where have you been?

Hi.

I called to all the hospitals and morgues; I called your parents.

I had a birthday yesterday, do you remember?

Don't tell me you had a lot of work.

I'm sorry about your birthday.

Here's your present.

Very nice. Shall I forgive you now?

Felix, what happened?

I'm sorry.

- Do you have someone else? - I've met another girl.

And what about me?

Please.

There.

This Krutsky is such a bastard.

I know him, I talked to him.

To hurt such a beautiful woman...

You... I know you!

You're an actress!

- I have your photo. - Great.

Don't worry, actress.

Look at me; do you know how many problems I have?

I have no job and no place to stay in Moscow,

and you probably know everyone here.

Maybe, you can help me?

I'm Valery Zubov. By the way, I'm an aspiring journalist.

I hate journalists.

So do I.

- I'm Marianna. - Right, I remember!

- Will you help me? - I might,

if a certain someone likes you.

No problem.

Marianna, hi! How are you?

Meet Ira Andreyeva, the daughter of the chief editor of this newspaper.

I'm Valery Zubov, an aspiring writer.

Oh really?

- Nice to meet you. - Ditto.

Don't worry, girls. Look here.

I have a coupon for a free meal; I invite you to the cafeteria.

It's too bad I couldn't be of use for the esteemed press.

Yekaterina Panova was a good student

but a scatterbrain.

So nobody knows where to find her.

Thank you for your time.

It's outrageous.

You've turned the national Fashion House into a hostel.

She had no place to stay. I thought...

You thought what?

We've never seen her before. She could've burnt the place down!

Actually, she has a potential.

- She can be of use. - She's an uncouth clump.

She has a tremendous desire to work.

Yes, the cleaning lady told me.

- I have the full staff. - Dana sprained her ankle.

It's not serious; she'll be working soon.

Fine but what if someone else sprains something?

Shall we cancel the show?

- We have no substitutes! - I disagree!

Let's take her as a mannequin for clothes fitting.

Alright, call her.

- Katya - Hello.

Stand here.

Alright, Katya! Turn about.

That's enough. Well, the figure is off

but I think the face will do it.

Do you have your papers with you?

Alright, you'll be a substitute.

File it with the HR and talk about the dorm.

- Let's go. - Thank you, I won't let you down.

Yelena Vladimirovna, you're just gold.

Venya?

Irina Semyonovna, thank you.

- Hi! - Zhanna!

Zhanna, it's Katya.

Show Katya the ropes; she's working with us now.

Show her everything, explain, and work on her walk.

She's walking like... well, I'll tell you later.

Almost forgot... Welcome.

Wow, what a house. Who is your aunt?

Ex-functionary of the Communist Party Central Committee.

- And they say "All for the people". - This house was ours for a long time.

- My parents lived here before the war. - Are they alive?

- No. - Did they die during the war?

Before it. You better think how to make Aunt like you.

We'll sort it out.

Pioneers? What are they doing here?

You'll see; let's go.

Nobody thought about themselves during the war.

Those people have protected not only the house we're standing by

but also our great Motherland so you could live your life

happily and with dignity.

That's it with the tour for today, thank you for listening.

- Thank you, good bye. - Good bye.

Children, line up.

- Hello, Aunt Vera. - And who is this young man?

Meet Valera, an acquaintance of mine.

Hello. It's interesting here, like in a museum.

- Have a look around if you like. - Thank you.

- But what about Felix? - There's nothing about Felix.

Has such a passion turned into nothing?

- Let's have some tea. - With pleasure.

I'm tired.

For 2 hours I've been telling children about the years of the Civil War.

And what do you do, Valery?

I'm searching.

I want to give journalism a try.

Yes, we know a journalist.

It's a trendy occupation.

Marianna said that you rent a room,

that you're very kind and compassionate woman

and won't allow a homeless to die on the street.

Who says anything about dying?

But we'll help a man, shall we, Aunt?

Alright, so be it.

But don't bring your women here! If I hear of it, I'll kill you.

I promise! Let me help.

Vera Ivanovna...

- He looks so alike ... - Incredibly alike.

Looks like who?

By the way, remember:

never, under no circumstances enter the Aunt's room.

I understand.

There, now you'll be living here.

Although it needs some cleaning. Nobody's been here for centuries.

That's true.

Come on, help.

I see things go well for you.

Everyone ought to help you.

- What's wrong with that? - You're quick.

- You made Ira laugh in the cafeteria. - Yes.

You thawed my Aunt.

Do you want a reputation of a womanizer?

Not me. I only played the juvenile leads in school.

Careful!

Hello.

Somebody, open the door.

Hey, is anyone going to open the door?

Hello. I'm looking for Zinaida Borisovna.

- Well? - I'm Katya Panova.

They supposed to call you about me.

Another floozy. Let's go.

Close the door, it's cold.

Remember, I'll only say it once.

You'll wash the common facilities on Thursdays.

Don't sit too long in the toilet.

Keep the kitchen clean always.

Clean up right after you finish cooking.

If someone visits you... Better don't have guests, hear me?

Press the doorbell 4 times. This is your room.

Is everything clear?

Felix?

- You? - That's right.

Maybe, you'll let your parents come in?

Please.

Felix, you'll leave us with no heart.

I told you he's alright.

What brings you here so early?

He has a nerve to ask!

Felix, where have you been, why haven't you called?

Serezha, look at the state of his apartment.

- If you had a wife... - Mother...

Your mother was worried and dragged me here at the crack of dawn.

Your mother...

Lena, make me coffee.

Because of our darling son, I'm going to work without breakfast.

What happened between you and Marianna?

It's my personal business.

The hell it's your personal business!

Don't' pretend that I'm your old daddy nagging you with my dementia.

I have built your career!

I'm late; can I ...?

Guys not stupider than you sit in the letters department

and go to retirement from here.

You would've been sitting there if it's not for me.

And you go abroad, get published on the front page,

and eat caviar on the federal functions.

You have this apartment in a building for diplomats.

Dad, I'm incredibly grateful to you and you know that.

Wait.

I want very much for you to marry Marianna.

She's a talented actress.

She's from the right family; her aunt is an old school Bolshevik

who's at home at the CPSU Central Committee.

She knows how to behave in public.

The old school Bolshevik aunt knows how to behave in public!

Stop clowning around!

For two years you've been leading the girl on!

What happened?

- We broke up. - What?

- Yelena, did you hear that? - Yes!

- Did you have an argument? - I met another girl.

- Another girl? - Yes.

Who is she?

She's from a wrong family and doesn't know how to behave in public.

Felix, I hope very much that you will think twice.

You do know the difference between marriage and affair, don't you?

A man choses not a woman he'll be living with

but the course of his fate.

Sit! Please...

It's simple with Marianna - she'll accept your any decision,

and will go forward alongside of you

holding your hand fast.

Too fast, Dad.

In marriage, there can be no "too much".

It's like in a war, your wife if either with you or against you.

Anyhow, you'll have to talk to Marianna

while you're writing the book about her legendary aunt.

I want - and that's not open for debates -

for you to make peace with her today

and at least keep on the friendly terms.

- Do you understand? - Yes.

Yelena, I'll wait for you in the car.

Felix...

This time Dad is absolutely right.

Please, think about it.

Alright.

Felix, I love you.

Ira, hi!

Hi! What are you doing here?