MuMu


1h 41m 1998

Brief Synopsis

As in Grymov's classic story of Mumu, a Russian mistress becomes fixated on her handsome, deaf groundskeeper Gerasim. However, Gerasim is deeply in love with Tanechka, the peasant washerwoman, forcing the Mistress to use deaperate measures to win his attention -- including staging her own funeral.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mu Mu
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

Synopsis

As in Grymov's classic story of Mumu, a Russian mistress becomes fixated on her handsome, deaf groundskeeper Gerasim. However, Gerasim is deeply in love with Tanechka, the peasant washerwoman, forcing the Mistress to use deaperate measures to win his attention -- including staging her own funeral. When all else fails, the Mistress marries off Tanechka and breaks Gerasim's heart in the process. Lonely and despondent, Gerasim's only comfort is a little puppy he finds and names Mumu.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mu Mu
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1999

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (New Directors Showcase) May 13 - June 6, 1999.

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (New Directors Showcase) May 13 - June 6, 1999.)

Released in United States 1998

Feature directorial debut for Yuri Grymov.