Character Relationship Map: When September Comes

Characters

• Левон Погосян (played by Armen Dzhigarkhanyan) — protagonist

  Levon is an outgoing Armenian grandfather who travels from Ashtarak to Moscow to enroll his grandson in first grade. He befriends Nikolai, helps bring neighbors together through a balcony barbecue, an...

• Николай Николаевич Иванов (played by Nikolay Kryuchkov) — supporting

  Nikolai is a grandfather living in Moscow who becomes Levon's close friend. He helps Levon cope with health problems caused by old war wounds, offering practical support and companionship as Levon adj...

• Володя Кондриков (played by Vladimir Ivashov) — supporting

  Volodya is Levon's son-in-law, working at a textile factory while also taking part in amateur theater. His activities become a source of tension in the family because of his wife's jealousy, adding a...

• генерал медицинской службы (played by Ivan Ryzhov) — supporting

  The general of medical service is part of the medical staff handling Levon's examination. The doctors discover that Levon has little time left, but they decide to conceal the prognosis from him, makin...

• дворник Настасья Васильевна (played by Galina Polskikh) — supporting
• слесарь Гена (played by Vladimir Nosik) — supporting

  Gena is a local handyman who builds a grill for Levon. His practical contribution enables Levon and his grandson to prepare shashlik on the balcony of their Moscow high-rise, an incident that unexpect...

• рентгенолог Михаил Иванович (played by Nikolay Grabbe) — supporting

  Mikhail Ivanovich is a radiologist involved in Levon's medical examination. The check-up contributes to the discovery that Levon has little time left, while the doctors' decision to withhold this info...

• сосед Кондриковых (played by Nikolay Gorlov) — supporting

Story Analysis

A dying grandfather's Moscow visit transforms impersonal city life through warmth, community, and shared humanity.

Plot Progression

1. Journey And Arrival — Levon Pogosyan travels from Ashtarak to Moscow to enroll his grandson Levonik in first grade. The trip highlights the contrast between his warm hometown and the impersonal city.
2. City Connections — Levon navigates family tensions with his daughter Nune while befriending Nikolai Nikolaevich and Katya. A medical checkup reveals his terminal prognosis, which is kept secret.
3. Balcony Gathering — Gena builds a grill for Levon, leading to a barbecue that accidentally triggers a fire alarm. Levon transforms the emergency into a lively neighborhood feast.
4. Farewell And Legacy — As Levon prepares to leave, his impact on the community becomes clear. Friends and family gather at the airport for a poignant departure.