Character Relationship Map: Farewell

Characters

• Darya (played by Stefaniya Stanyuta) — protagonist

  Darya is an elderly resident of Matyora and Pinegin's mother. She fiercely resists the destruction of her ancestral home, especially the removal of her parents' graves. Before leaving, she carefully c...

• Bogodul (played by Yuri Katin-Yartsev) — supporting

  Bogodul is an old man who remains on Matyora after most families have left. He is among the final residents confronting the destruction and impending flood, gathering with the surviving elderly villag...

• Kolya (played by Denis Luppov) — supporting

  Kolya is a boy who remains on Matyora after the families have reluctantly departed. He is one of the last inhabitants still present when the remaining villagers gather in the final standing shed befor...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Darya → Kolya (Family Grandmother) — Darya is Kolya's grandmother, and their family connection is tested by the destruction of Matyora.

  The plot identifies Kolya as Darya's grandson. He initially helps with the relocation before becoming troubled by its consequences.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Bogodul → Kolya (Social Fellow Resident) — Bogodul and Kolya remain together among the final inhabitants of Matyora.

  The plot states that the remaining villagers include Bogodul and Kolya, who gather with the others in the last standing shed.

• Darya → Bogodul (Alliance Fellow Holdout) — They share resistance to the disappearance of their ancestral home.

  Darya and Bogodul are both among the remaining residents who stay on the island after most families depart.

Story Analysis

The destruction of an ancestral village becomes a meditation on memory, forced progress, and the endurance of the land.

Plot Progression

1. The Island Under Threat — Matyora faces flooding because of the hydroelectric dam. The elderly residents resist leaving the ancestral village.
2. Destruction of Memory — A dismantling team cuts trees, burns homes, and removes cemetery crosses. The physical destruction turns relocation into a crisis of memory and identity.
3. The Deadline Tightens — Kolya helps with relocation but becomes troubled by its consequences. Rain and an accelerated flooding schedule force families to leave more quickly.
4. A Home's Last Farewell — The remaining residents face the loss of their homes. Darya cleans and decorates her house before watching it burn.
5. The Vanishing Island — The last villagers gather in a shed as officials approach through the dawn fog. Matyora seems to disappear, while its ancient tree remains as a symbol of endurance.