Masha (played by Vasilisa Perelygina) is a protagonist in Beanpole.
Iya's former front-line comrade returning from war. Infertile and scarred, she blackmails Dr. Ivanovich to impregnate Iya. Her turbulent relationship with Sasha and confrontation with his family expose her defensive lies about wartime trauma. Ultimately reconciles with Iya, promising a shared future. Stepan (played by Konstantin Balakirev) appears in Beanpole.
A paralyzed quadriplegic soldier hiding at the hospital. Overcome by despair, he and his wife beg the doctor for a mercy killing. He is euthanized by Iya, marking a pivotal moment of moral compromise. Seamstress (played by Olga Dragunova) appears in Beanpole.
The neighbors' tailor where Masha tries on a dress. During this visit, Masha experiences a frantic breakdown that Iya calms with a kiss, highlighting their complex emotional bond. Sasha (played by Igor Shirokov) appears in Beanpole.
A bashful man Masha dates. Their relationship causes friction with Iya. After introducing Masha to his parents, he becomes enraged by her deliberate provocation and abandonment, ultimately storming out. Stepan's Wife (played by Alyona Kuchkova) appears in Beanpole.
The wife of the paralyzed soldier Stepan. She locates him at the hospital and joins him in begging the medical staff for a mercy killing. Sasha's Friend (played by Veniamin Kac) appears in Beanpole.
Sasha's companion in the car. When pushed out by Masha, he attempts to seduce Iya, prompting her to violently attack him.
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Characters
Masha
(played by Vasilisa Perelygina) — protagonist
Iya's former front-line comrade returning from war. Infertile and scarred, she blackmails Dr. Ivanovich to impregnate Iya. Her turbulent relationship with Sasha and confrontation with his family expos...
Stepan
(played by Konstantin Balakirev) — supporting
A paralyzed quadriplegic soldier hiding at the hospital. Overcome by despair, he and his wife beg the doctor for a mercy killing. He is euthanized by Iya, marking a pivotal moment of moral compromise.
Seamstress
(played by Olga Dragunova) — supporting
The neighbors' tailor where Masha tries on a dress. During this visit, Masha experiences a frantic breakdown that Iya calms with a kiss, highlighting their complex emotional bond.
Sasha
(played by Igor Shirokov) — supporting
A bashful man Masha dates. Their relationship causes friction with Iya. After introducing Masha to his parents, he becomes enraged by her deliberate provocation and abandonment, ultimately storming ou...
Stepan's Wife
(played by Alyona Kuchkova) — supporting
The wife of the paralyzed soldier Stepan. She locates him at the hospital and joins him in begging the medical staff for a mercy killing.
Sasha's Friend
(played by Veniamin Kac) — supporting
Sasha's companion in the car. When pushed out by Masha, he attempts to seduce Iya, prompting her to violently attack him.
Key Relationships
Stepan's Wife → Stepan
(wife)
Stepan → Seamstress
(Social Hospital Community)
Masha → Seamstress
(Social Neighbor And Seamstress)
Masha → Stepan
(Alliance Euthanasia Witness)
Sasha's Friend → Sasha
(friend)
Story Analysis
A post-war exploration of trauma, desperate motherhood, and fractured relationships in Leningrad.
