Everyday Russian life becomes a stage for quick, familiar comic sketches.
27 episodes · 4 h 4 min
E01
Funny and witty stories from our everyday life performed by beloved actors in the images of characters in whom everyone will recognize their neighbor, boss, husband, wife or colleague.
E02
Different stories happen in a big country. A mayor lulls children to sleep with fairy tales in a kindergarten, while a simple cloakroom attendant earns enough for a fur coat in three days; a girl searching for a lost taxi driver goes to a fortune teller, and a manicurist at a salon offers an unexpectedly wide range of services; a wife decides to lose extra pounds right at the checkout so that the dress she likes will surely fit her, and demands that her husband bring an exercise machine to the store, while a police captain studies his own family ties using a suspects board; a hotel tests a unique method of fighting thieves of bathrobes and towels, and a couple settles comfortably into the renovated... square meter of their own apartment.
E03
In the new episode - the funniest and wittiest, sometimes completely absurd, and often relevant to everyone - stories of a big country! How is it fashionable to get married nowadays, and which way of marrying is the most economical? The counter of an anxious customer and the complaint book of the police department - the realities of modern life. How can modern parents send their child to kindergarten, and how much will it cost the teacher? What is better to do as a remedy for a severe hangover, and what are the right words to say to the boss if the office has run out of coffee?
E04
In the fourth episode, an announcer at a train station dreams of a vacation without stepping away from the microphone, a mother-in-law talks her son-in-law into a luxury hotel holiday, and the parents of newlyweds grasp the technical subtleties of a modern wedding. A secretary finds an effective way to cheer up her boss without coffee, a waitress - on occasion - arms visitors with plastic cutlery, and single fathers find unexpected joy in an amusement park. But that is still far from all!
E05
In the fifth episode, a boss solves a crossword puzzle with the help of an erudite secretary, a police officer trains the memory of a hapless driver, and a hotel guest resorts to a full-blown surgical operation to restore the pristine look of the minibar. A restaurant starts delivering not only groceries but also customers, the pool administration opens a group for those looking to find a husband, and a fortune teller clearly demonstrates why a group school photo is unsuitable for a love spell. But that's far from all!
E06
What's the fashionable way to get married these days, and which method of tying the knot is the most economical? An anxious shopper's counter and a police department's complaint book are the realities of modern life. How can modern parents send a child to kindergarten, and how much will it cost the teacher? What's the best remedy for a severe hangover, and what are the right words to say to your boss if the office has run out of coffee?
E07
Can a fan help their team win a match? Yes, if the fan is a quick-witted police officer! If the shoes are a couple of sizes too small, no problem—boldly head to a plastic surgeon. And if there's no money for expensive cosmetics, an ordinary medical mask will do just fine. A vegetable department saleswoman who has been in the same situation herself will help sort out the unpredictable cravings of a pregnant wife. And a traffic police officer will help a romantic modern-day Juliet wake from her sleep.
E08
If your child has finished school, don't leave the linoleum you paid for in the classroom—it will come in handy at university! How can you get the shoes you've had your eye on as a gift when buying ice cream, and what kind of manicure will help you pass your driving test? How can you liven up work at the ministry if all the ministers share the same surname, and who gets a certificate stating they're Russian first? What are the advantages of being a police officer, and how is the hot topic of weight loss approached at a police station?
E09
To feed your husband a delicious dinner, it's enough to listen carefully to the waiter, memorize the recipe, and hurry home to the stove. To cut short a registry office employee's overly long speech, the bride needs to be in her last month of pregnancy. If you discover that your money is somehow disappearing from your phone, you may need to temporarily block incoming calls from your own wife. And an experienced dentist will help make shopping a success not only for the wife but also for the husband.
E10
How can a pregnant student get a decent grade on an exam if the teacher is at the same stage of pregnancy, and why go to a fortune teller on the eve of a divorce? Whom should you entrust your wedding ring to on a business trip, and what should you treat a lucky rival to if the occasion arises? How can you attract your husband's attention while shopping, and why should you actually go to a nail salon? The life experience of the citizens of the Big Country is truly priceless! Whether to trust it or do exactly the opposite—the choice is yours!
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Stories of a Big Country (2023)
Stories of a Big Country
2023
Stories of a Big Country
2023
Stories of a Big Country
2023
