The protagonist, a former soldier turned worker in the remote polar city of Nikel. He left his village thirteen years ago due to a misunderstanding about his fiancée. He must now decide whether to return and take responsibility for his biological daughter and two other vulnerable children.
Vasilkov is a middle-aged provincial merchant who falls in love with Lidiya and marries her. When he discovers the Cheboksarovs' large debts, he agrees to pay them only if the family cuts expenses and moves to a more modest home. After Lidiya leaves him for Kuchumov, Vasilkov agrees to settle her debts on condition that she serve in his mother's household.
Viktor is the new commandant of the women's dormitory and a former sailor. After a woman left him, he came to regard women with deep suspicion. He initially opposes the dormitory's customs and tries to shut down Vera's matchmaking bureau, but gradually recognizes Vera as the woman he has been looking for.
Юрлов is an engineer who arrives at the hotel for ship trials and explains to Vera that his work requires privacy and late nights. After a stormy encounter, he meets her again in the rain and says he would like to talk as they walk together. Their exchange suggests a possible new connection, but the story summary does not reveal what follows.
Aleksandr Mikhaylov has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Приключения Серафимы with 1 titles. Signature works include Love and Pigeons, White Snow Of Russia, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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