gynecologist
Residents of the city of Kirovsk have not been surprised by the beauty of the northern lights for a long time. Once, thanks to him, a simple girl Zoya receives a fantastic gift - a magical power that can change the fate of people.
A cart is rolling along the endless road with no-one on aboard, with no horse or engine, or even sails - just the wheels turning by themselves. There are different people it rolls by, and there are different reactions it leaves behind.
Elena is a woman of a certain age, living in a chic Moscow apartment with her wealthy businessman husband Vladimir. While Vladimir is estranged from his daughter, he does not mask his contempt for Elena's own child, who seems to be in constant need of financial assistance. When Vladimir suddenly falls ill and his volatile, nihilistic daughter comes back into the picture, Elena must hatch a plan for her own survival.
Настя, администратор
One (and not the most easy one) day from the life of a big Moscow radio station.
Lyusya
Сергей Кургузов только что получил звание полковника. Для 34 лет - успешная карьера, но, сообщая об этом отцу, подполковнику в запасе, он не выглядит радостным. На следующее утро он сбегает. У Кургузова нет места, где бы он мог спрятаться. Он путешествует по стране - в поездах, на попутных машинах, без какой-либо конкретной цели. Его задача - сделать так, чтобы его не нашли как можно дольше. Где-то наверху должны произойти изменения, которых он ждет...
Nastya
Corrupt cops, street gangs, "Bratki" in "Bummers" (BMWs) steal and "Merins" (Mercedeses), angry truck drivers, beautiful women and death are what four friends in a black Bummer who go on a mission from one region of Russia to another are about to face in the wasteland of small-town Russia. A critique of the policies of Boris Yeltsin, it depicted the economic crisis that followed Russia's transition towards a free market economy, and with it, a lost generation, with no job security, who are pushed into a world of crime and rebellion. Despite a modest budget of US$700,000, and a limited cinematic release, it became a national hit in Russia as well its soundtrack, popularized by 'Seryoga's' (Серёга) music video "Чёрный Бумер" ("Black Bummer"). Both the film and its soundtrack have won awards, including the prestigious Golden Aries from the Russian Guild of Film critics.
