Brother

The film centers around Fyodor Gorbachev, the chairman of a factory committee in Leningrad, who struggles with his weak-willed nature and petty-proprietor mindset. His life is disrupted by the arrival of his brother Sergei, a former kulak and trader from the village. This visit brings tension and discord to the Gorbachev family, highlighting the clash between different social classes and ideologies.

As Sergei is employed at the factory at Fyodor's request, he faces demands that complicate their relationship. The film captures the intricacies of family loyalty and the challenges presented by societal expectations. With a top cast including Boris Chirkov, Nikolai Cherkasov, and Varvara Soshalskaya, Brother presents a snapshot of its time that can be appreciated by collectors interested in early Soviet cinema and dramatic narratives from this era.