The movie was shot in Moscow, which makes it a real “business card” of the city of the late 1980s. The cityscapes - from standard panel houses to spacious streets and courtyards - not only create the atmosphere of the era, but also emphasize the contrasts between different strata of society. Moscow here acts as a living background, conveying the spirit of change characteristic of the late USSR. The locations help to show the conflict between generations, reflections on the future and life quests of young people.
Subway car
In movie
Scene where Ivan meets his friend Bazin in the subway during a work errand. His friend is skipping classes and offers Ivan to join him and go skateboarding in the park. After a short persuasion, our protagonist safely leaves the errand and decides to go to the park with his friend.
Timing: 00:15:06
Real
Scene was shot in the subway. Where Ivan meets Bazin takes place in a typical Moscow subway car of the 1980s. The filming location is an authentic subway train. The interior of the car is made in the typical colors of the time: light beige walls with metal handrails and seats covered with brown leatherette. The dim lighting of fluorescent lamps creates an atmosphere typical of the Moscow subway of that era.
Moscow
Court
In movie
Scene where The beginning of the movie is not comedic at all - the divorce of the main character's parents. A gray, faceless courthouse, which has seen many tears and tragedies. And this case is no exception. Heavy drama unfolds before our eyes, and the location only emphasizes this oppressive atmosphere.
Timing: 00:01:09
Real
Scene was shot at the house at 7 Rostovsky Pereulok 21 in Moscow is not just a movie location, but a real building where the court is located. This building is a classic example of residential construction of the capital in the 1950s-1960s, belonging to the so-called "Stalinist" houses. The court is still located there today.
Moscow
Cafe Fountain
In movie
Scene where Ivan brings Katya to a popular place - the cafe "At the Fountain". Music, lights, cheerful young people - all this does not impress the heroine very much. She even refuses treats and is very cold towards the humor of the local cafe regulars.
Timing: 00:43:48
Real
Scene was shot in the café "U Fontana", which was located in the Olympic Village, named after the fountain that never worked. The first theme parties were held there (Wednesday - rock 'n' roll, Friday - break). People nicknamed the cafe "Milk" because of the lack of alcohol - the bar had milkshakes and ice cream. Now there is a shopping center with a restaurant complex, also a very popular youth place.
Moscow
