Jurjev den

Anyone who wants to watch this film as an "ordinary" crime thriller about a person's disappearance in a deserted town somewhere in the depths of Russia will surely be disappointed. However, surprisingly, there is no mention of a thriller or crime in the film's description, as it is in fact described as a drama and as mysterious. It is actually better to look for something else in the film rather than just the tension of the investigation, which should definitely not be the main focus. Successful singer Ljuba, after climbing up the social ladder, wants to leave Russia, but she has no idea that the country she grew up in won't let her go that easily. She wanted to sing solo, but she forgot that in places like Yuryev and in a place like Russia, there is no place for soloists, at least if they still want to be true Russians (and not just quote Chekhov and others from memory). When she sang alone, she lost her voice. When she finds her way into the choir, she may still have hope of getting her son back someday. (14.02.2013)