

It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
Director: Sergei Gippius

Deacon Olympius

student

the Dean

merchant


liberal

wood cutter

townswoman
merchant

gentleman in the church