A Favour

Mistress Hen faces daily challenges as she tries to manage her household, from feeding the chickens to preparing dinner. When she discovers she is out of salt, she turns to her neighbor Goose for help. However, Goose's request for a favour sets off a chain reaction of tasks that Hen must complete to obtain the salt.

This short film satirically portrays the struggles of everyday life in the late Soviet Union, making it a unique piece of animation. Its narrative encapsulates the barter system that was prevalent during the stagnation period, providing insight into the social dynamics of the time. Collectors of animated shorts or Soviet-era films may find this piece particularly intriguing due to its cultural and historical context.