Secret Ballot

The narrative centers on Foma Lukash, the chairman of the Rassvet collective farm, who has lived a life of honesty and fairness. However, after a health scare, he returns to find his deputy has implemented new policies that shift the dynamics of the farm. These changes are met with mixed reactions from the workers, leading to tension and a call for early re-elections.

With a runtime of 90 minutes, Secret Ballot features a cast that includes Mikhail Kuznetsov, Vladlen Biryukov, and Sergei Plotnikov, among others. The film is produced by Lenfilm, making it a part of the Soviet cinematic landscape of the late 20th century. Collectors of Soviet-era films or those interested in drama as a genre may find value in this film's exploration of political and social themes post-Stalin.