A masterpiece of Soviet cinema, Eldar Ryazanov’s poignant drama based on A. N. Ostrovsky’s immortal play «Without a Dowry». The magnificent dramatic material and Ryazanov’s brilliant directing succeeded in elevating a family drama to the level of a philosophical tragedy. The movie’s excellent ensemble cast also deserves special mention. Larisa Guzeeva is wonderful in her debut role as a gentle and melancholy beauty, Nikita Mikhalkov conveys the image of a passionate, devilish seducer with utmost precision, while Andrei Myagkov and Alisa Freindlich, as usual, demonstrate the pinnacle of acting mastery.
Russia, the late 19th century. Ogudalova, a respected noblewoman impoverished after her husband’s death, tries to marry off her younger daughter, the beautiful Larisa, advantageously. Many men admire her, but some of them are already married, while others are not wealthy enough to marry a girl without a dowry. Larisa herself is madly in love with Sergei Sergeyevich Paratov, a handsome, charming, wealthy gentleman and shipowner. With his expensive gifts and lavish courtship, he completely captivated Larisa, but did not think about the consequences… If you are looking for a beautiful, gripping, profound movie, then watching «A Cruel Romance» online is exactly what you need!
