Movie

Soft-Boiled Boots

1978 · 82 min

A wry, humane Soviet-era comedy-drama that balances gentle satire with moments of quiet melancholy.

Overview: Tribute to the actor Boris Andreyev. He plays a major role that keeps up for the duration of the film. Lively and intelligent Valery Spout largely mitigates underline the drama of the protagonist, while Michael Sveta's role, though small, is bright and memorable.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, faith, identity, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
faith
identity
family
work
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild