Vera: A New Film from M. Gorky Film Studio Based on Galina Shcherbakova’s Story
M. Gorky Film Studio has wrapped production on the movie Vera, adapted from Galina Shcherbakova’s short story You never dreamed of. The news was shared by TASS, citing the studio’s general manager Yuliana Slasheva as the source of the update.
The narrative centers on Vera, a devoted mother played by Victoria Tolstoganova, who shares a modest life with her ailing husband Kostya and their fifteen-year-old son Romka. The peace of their home is abruptly unsettled when Kostya’s first wife enters the picture with their daughter, stirring long-buried tensions. Amid the domestic turmoil, Romka finds himself drawn to a young woman, and Vera’s protective instincts clash with the couple’s budding romance.
Director Ira Volkova helms the project, with a script crafted by Yaroslav Pulinovich in collaboration with Galina Shcherbakova. The production involved diverse locations across Moscow’s Chertanov, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and Murmansk, and even featured construction of the icebreaker Lenин as part of the practical set work.
Tolstoganova’s career includes notable appearances in projects such as Move Up and Captain Volkonogov Escaped. Her television work is equally imprinting, with series like Chiki, Officer, and The Chicks contributing to her international recognition. This film presents another opportunity to showcase her range within contemporary Russian cinema.
Earlier statements indicated that M. Gorky Film Studio has ongoing projects exploring the lives of notable figures such as Korney Chukovsky and Vladimir Mayakovsky. These future productions reflect the studio’s continued commitment to adapting literary and historical material for the screen. [Source attribution: TASS via studio communications]