The comedy feature Baby Tour is set to debut on June 1 at KION Online Cinema, according to the platform’s official press release disseminated to socialbites.ca.
The story unfolds in Russia during the mid-2000s, following the lives of residents from the small village of Livni. At the heart of the tale is Zinaida, a lively and determined woman who supplements her income by selling cosmetics. A conversation with a client reveals a surprising twist: if a child is born in the United States, the mother would gain U.S. citizenship by birth. This revelation becomes the spark that sets the plan in motion. Zinaida shares the idea with her close circle—a shy friend named Tanya, her sister Gela, and an audacious young woman known for her striking Mohawk, Kira. Together, they hatch a bold plan to embark on a so‑called “baby tour.”
As the women pool their resources and navigate the practical challenges of such a venture, they also confront deeper questions about friendship, risk, and the boundaries of ambition. The script is penned by renowned playwright and director Vasily Sigarev, whose notable works include Land of Oz, White Top, and To Live. The project is brought to life under the direction of Fedor Stukov, known for Fizruk and Dyldy. The cast features Anastasia Popova, Anna Kotova, Lina Mirimskaya, Maria Osipova, Evgeny Shumeiko, Dmitry Kulichkov, and Varvara Shmykova, with choreography by Yegor Druzhinin, who also appears on screen in a key role. These collaborators bring a blend of humor, texture, and energy to the ensemble, shaping a vivid portrait of friendship tested by circumstance. (Source: platform press service)
Baby Tour promises a brisk, character-driven narrative shaped by sharp dialogue, tense moments, and unexpected warmth. The setting—a rural Russian village, with its daily rhythms and social constraints—serves as a counterpoint to the characters’ audacious dream, creating a dynamic tension between tradition and a yearning for change. The film uses humor as both a lens for social observation and a vehicle for emotional resonance, inviting viewers to consider what people are willing to risk in pursuit of possibility. The festival‑worthy pacing ensures audiences remain engaged as alliances form, plans are adjusted, and personal boundaries are tested under the pressure of a potentially transformative journey. (Cited from platform press materials)