Old Women

Set in a remote Russian village, this drama focuses on a small community consisting of several elderly women and a young man with Down syndrome. Their quiet existence is disrupted by the arrival of a family of refugees from Central Asia. While the newcomers initially face hostility from the residents, the group eventually finds a way to coexist, leading to the gradual revival of the settlement.

Gennadi Sidorov wrote, produced, and directed the film, which was released in 2003. The production was supported by the Cinema Support Foundation. Audience reception is mixed across different platforms, as shown by a 7.3 rating on IMDb based on 191 votes, while on TMDB the film has a lower score of 4.6 from 13 votes.