After returning to the house, the son leaves for a solitary walk to process his grief. When he returns, he finds that his mother has passed away. Artistic & Technical Features

The son meticulously tends to his mother's needs, feeding her, combing her hair, and listening to her shared dreams.

Aleksei Ananishnov (as the Son) and Gudrun Geyer (as the Mother).

Set in an isolated stone cottage in the Russian countryside, the film depicts the final day of a terminally ill mother cared for by her devoted adult son.

At his mother's request, the son carries her through a dreamlike, hazy landscape of forests and fields.

First premiered in Switzerland on April 17, 1997 . Runtime: Approximately 73 minutes . Language: Russian. Plot Summary