Azarov is a retired major whose home receives Lieutenant Rzhevsky at the beginning of the film. He is Shura's military uncle and has raised her in an environment shaped by army discipline and practical skills. His household provides the setting for the couple's unusual engagement and for Shura's early decision to conceal her identity and join the war.
The authorized director of the Imperial Theaters represents an institution that offers to purchase Aneta's freedom from Prince Skalinsky. The prince rejects the offer, leaving Aneta in bondage and reinforcing the conflict between her talent and her lack of freedom.
Viktor Koltsov has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Signature works include The White Poodle, A Distracted Person, Night Call. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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