What are the key story phases in Beanpole?

The story of Beanpole progresses through these phases: Shadows Of War, Desperate Measures, Fractured Illusions, Broken Embrace.

How does Beanpole end?

In the final act ("Broken Embrace"): A tram accident and the revelation of Iya's false pregnancy trigger a breakdown. Masha and Iya find solace in a final embrace, vowing to heal together despite their trauma.

Beanpole (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Beanpole
Genre: drama, war
Released: 2019
Rating: 7

Plot Analysis Summary

A post-war exploration of trauma, desperate motherhood, and fractured relationships in Leningrad.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Shadows Of War

Desperate Measures

Fractured Illusions

Broken Embrace

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.

Directed by

Kantemir Balagov

Key Cast

Viktoriya Miroshnichenko — Iya Sergueeva
Vasilisa Perelygina — Masha
Konstantin Balakirev — Stepan
Kseniya Kutepova — Lyubov Petrovna
Olga Dragunova — Seamstress

Rating: 7/10 (359 votes)