According to the plot, the heroes of the film find themselves quite by accident on the territory of another country - our neighbor Finland. But the shooting took place in Karelia, in the area of Northern Ladoga in the Gulf of Finland. The nature and landscape of those places is not inferior in beauty and diversity to the Finnish coast, so it did not confuse the audience at all.
The coast by the cordon
In movie
Scene where The friends decide to indulge in the extreme and colorful sport of water skiing. However, this fun becomes even more dangerous when the boat driver falls asleep. Kuzmich, crossing the water surface, tries to shout to his friend Mikhalych.
Timing: 00:34:27
Real
Scene was shot on the Gulf of Finland. Not only on the screen it looked dangerous. Unfortunately, the raft with the entire crew overturned, and the lives of the actors saved only the entrepreneurial spirit of the illuminator. He managed in time to pull out of the water cord equipment, which was under high voltage.
Cordon
In movie
Scene where A cozy house in the countryside, friends, good booze - what else is needed for a wonderful vacation? The main action of the movie unfolds here on the cordon. All the most heartfelt conversations, toasts, debates and life lessons take place in this remote place on the shore, surrounded by a thicket of forest.
Timing: 00:17:37
Real
Scene was shot The filming took place in a picturesque place not far from Vyborg, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Today, a themed recreation center called “Kuzmich's Cordon” has been opened on the site of the former movie set. Fans of the movie and everyone else can spend a pleasant time there.
Open water
In movie
Scene where The two heroes find themselves in the water without a boat, but with a briefcase and in costume. Glad that it happened in summer and not in winter or fall, they keep each other's spirits and strength up. However, the seagulls circling above them, according to one of the heroes, pose a serious danger.
Timing: 01:11:35
Real
