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The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!

The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!

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7.273/10
1975
  • Release Date: 1975-12-31
  • Genres: TV Movie, Comedy, Romance
  • Rating: 7.273 (247 votes)
  • Runtime: 184 min
  • Subtitles:
    English, Russian, Mandarin, Ukrainian, German, Turkish, Bulgarian, Uzbek, Lithuanian, Dutch, Czech, Finnish, French, Latvian, Spanish, Korean, Polish

Review & Score: The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!

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A group of old friends have a tradition of going to a public bathing house on New Year's Eve. Occasionally too much vodka and beer makes two of them unconscious. The problem is that one of them (Sasha) has to go to Leningrad but another one (Zhenya) goes. (Auto Summary)

✅ Pros — 2

  • Good production quality.
  • Solid storyline execution.

✖ Cons — 1

◼ Neutral / Mixed Notes — 2
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Synopsis

A group of old friends have a tradition of going to a public bathing house on New Year's Eve. Occasionally too much vodka and beer makes two of them unconscious. The problem is that one of them (Sasha) has to go to Leningrad but another one (Zhenya) goes. Zhenya wakes up at Leningrad airport. Believing that he is still in Moscow he takes a taxi and goes home. The street name, building and even apartment number, the way an apartment complex looks the same and the key coincide completely - just typical Soviet-type 'economy' architecture. Imagine the surprise of Nadya when she enters her apartment and finds a man without trousers in her bed. What's more - Nadya's fiancé also finds him there...

The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! presents a multi-faceted story that transcends genre, delivering powerful characters, emotional depth, and a narrative that stays with you.

Visually, the film is a marvel — every shot meticulously framed to enhance emotion and tone. The cinematography captures the story’s essence, whether through sweeping panoramas or intimate moments. Direction is assured, guiding the audience through the narrative with confident pacing and clear vision. Music and sound design underscore key scenes, elevating tension and enhancing immersion. Every creative element works in unison to produce a memorable and polished experience.

The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! provides more than just entertainment — it delivers resonance. Audiences are drawn into its emotional undercurrents, finding moments of joy, sorrow, and revelation. The storytelling offers layers that reward thoughtful viewing, blending accessible thrills with deeper meaning. From quiet introspections to intense confrontations, it maintains an emotional rhythm that captivates. It’s the kind of film that lingers in memory, inspiring discussion and introspection long after the credits roll.

In the end, The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! stands as a shining example of cinematic craft — a harmonious blend of narrative, performance, and technical achievement. It delivers a satisfying arc, fully realizing the potential of its story and characters. Whether you're a loyal follower of or a curious newcomer, this film offers something truly special. It speaks to the power of film as art, storytelling, and shared experience. Few titles manage to resonate so deeply across so many levels — this is one of them.

Cast & Characters

  • Andrey Myagkov as Zhenya Lukashin
  • Barbara Brylska as Nadia Sheveleva
  • Yuriy Yakovlev as Hippolytus Georgievich
  • Aleksandr Shirvindt as Pavel
  • Georgi Burkov as Misha
  • Aleksandr Belyavskiy as Sasha
  • Liya Akhedzhakova as Tanya, Nadia's friend
  • Valentina Talyzina as Nadia's friend
  • Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya as Zhenya's mom
  • Lyubov Sokolova as Nadia's mom

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