This is a classic love story between two people of different social hierarchies. Matvey, the pickpocket-expert on the streets of St. Petersburg who then met Alisa, the intelligent and beautiful daughter of a Russian minister. As love conquered all, these two young lovers fled to Paris so Alisa could get into university, something that women could not do in Russia back in 1900's. If you are looking for a light, romantic drama with the beautiful scenes of St. Petersburg in winter in the background AND a happy ending, then this is one movie you could opt for. This should be my first Russian film but would definitely not be the last.
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