The Smell of the Field

The Smell of the Field

20 mins | Aug. 8, 2021

Kolya is 8 years old. He lives in a troubled family: exhausted by his daily routine, his mother abuses alcohol and is prone to nervous breakdowns; stepfather allows himself domestic violence. In addition to Kolya’s family, he has a friend, Misha, and their common hiding place – a field where you can hang out and lie in the fragrant grass, dream of another life and make wishes while planes land nearby. Kolya’s main dream is that his mother would stop drinking.

The Smell of the Field

20 mins | Aug. 8, 2021

The Smell of the Field
Kolya is 8 years old. He lives in a troubled family: exhausted by his daily routine, his mother abuses alcohol and is prone to nervous breakdowns; stepfather allows himself domestic violence. In addition to Kolya’s family, he has a friend, Misha, and their common hiding place – a field where you can hang out and lie in the fragrant grass, dream of another life and make wishes while planes land nearby. Kolya’s main dream is that his mother would stop drinking.
Producers
Original title Запах поля
Directors Andriana Yarmonova
Writers Tetiana Shuhaieva, Andriana Yarmonova

Cast

Nikon Fedotov

as Kolya

Timofey Dmitrienko

as Kolya (chilhood)

Olesya Vlasova

as Oksana