Likes or Dislikes (2014) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A planned engagement is tested when Aleksey discovers that his strongest emotional connection may lie elsewhere.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Proposal Delayed

Aleksey plans an ideal proposal for Alyona after learning about her Eiffel Tower dream. His work assignment to Saint Petersburg interrupts those plans.

Key Events

• Preparing The Proposal — Aleksey prepares to propose to his loving girlfriend Alyona. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Moscow
• Seeking Approval — Aleksey seeks approval for his planned marriage proposal. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Moscow
• The Eiffel Tower Dream — Aleksey learns that Alyona dreams of a Paris proposal. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Moscow
• Paris Plans Secured — Aleksey buys a ring and books tickets for Paris. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Moscow
• Work Assignment Changes Plans — A work assignment sends Aleksey to Saint Petersburg. Characters: Aleksey Location: Moscow

A Stranger Sparks Doubt

In Saint Petersburg, Aleksey encounters a journalist whose poetry and personality fascinate him. His attraction begins to challenge his certainty about Alyona.

Key Events

• Street Encounter — Aleksey encounters a bold blonde who pressures him to donate. Characters: Aleksey Location: Saint Petersburg
• Poetry Changes The Mood — The blonde recites poetry after Aleksey refuses her request. Characters: Aleksey Location: Saint Petersburg
• A Fascinating Stranger — Aleksey becomes unexpectedly fascinated by the journalist. Characters: Aleksey Location: Saint Petersburg
• Flight To Paris — Aleksey flies to Paris while Alyona is already waiting there. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Airplane
• Unexpected Shared Flight — Aleksey unexpectedly shares the flight with the journalist. Characters: Aleksey Location: Airplane

Paris And The Engagement

Aleksey reaches Paris and proposes to Alyona at the Eiffel Tower. Although she accepts, his thoughts remain divided.

Key Events

• Unexpected Shared Flight — Aleksey unexpectedly shares the flight with the journalist. Characters: Aleksey Location: Airplane
• Detained For Smoking — Aleksey and the journalist are detained for smoking on the plane. Characters: Aleksey Location: Airplane
• Airport Encounter — Alyona sees Aleksey with the journalist but is not suspicious. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Paris airport
• The Eiffel Tower Proposal — Aleksey proposes to Alyona at the Eiffel Tower. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Eiffel Tower
• Proposal Accepted — Alyona accepts, though Aleksey continues thinking about the journalist. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Eiffel Tower

Love Set Free

Aleksey reconnects with the journalist, deepening the emotional conflict. Alyona recognizes the change in his feelings and releases him from the engagement.

Key Events

• Calling From Moscow — Back in Moscow, Aleksey contacts the journalist in Saint Petersburg. Characters: Aleksey Location: Moscow
• Reunion In Petersburg — Aleksey reunites with the journalist and recognizes their connection. Characters: Aleksey Location: Saint Petersburg
• Unexpected Arrival — Alyona and her father arrive unexpectedly, complicating the situation. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Saint Petersburg
• Leaving The Old Career — The journalist decides to leave her unsatisfying fashion job for poetry in Paris. Characters: Aleksey Location: Saint Petersburg
• Alyona Seeks The Truth — Alyona questions Aleksey's love, and his silence confirms his changed feelings. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Moscow
• Freedom And New Beginnings — Aleksey reunites with the journalist in Paris while Alyona begins a fulfilling magazine career. Characters: Aleksey, Alyona Location: Paris

Story Breakdown

• Proposal Preparation — Aleksey begins with a clear romantic goal centered on Alyona.
  • Ring And Tickets — Aleksey purchases a ring and books travel to Paris.
  • Tower Proposal Dream — Alyona's wish defines the intended proposal setting.
• Forced Detour — Aleksey's professional obligation interrupts his romantic plan.
  • Saint Petersburg Assignment — His work sends him away before the Paris trip.
  • Delayed Romance — The original proposal plan is temporarily postponed.
• Poetry Encounter — Aleksey meets a captivating journalist whose hidden artistic side affects him.
  • Street Conversation — A donation request leads to an unexpected exchange.
  • Interest Awakens — Poetry sparks Aleksey's fascination and uncertainty.
• Paris Engagement — Aleksey fulfills his promise while emotionally remaining divided.
  • Shared Flight — Aleksey and the journalist unexpectedly travel on the same flight.
  • Eiffel Tower Proposal — Alyona accepts Aleksey's grand proposal.
• Competing Commitments — Aleksey's engagement conflicts with the connection he has developed elsewhere.
  • Saint Petersburg Reunion — Aleksey contacts the journalist and meets her again.
  • Unexpected Complications — Alyona's arrival makes the emotional conflict immediate.
• Release And Renewal — The characters abandon an unsuitable arrangement and pursue more authentic futures.
  • Engagement Released — Alyona frees Aleksey after recognizing his changed feelings.
  • Paris Reunions — Aleksey reunites with the journalist, while Alyona starts a fulfilling magazine career.

Directed by

Klim Shipenko

Key Cast

• Maksim Matveev — Aleksey
• Svetlana Khodchenkova — Ira
• Lyubov Aksyonova — Alyona
• Sergey Gazarov — Alyona's father
• Maksim Vitorgan