Asya Klyachina

Asya, a lame collective farmer, is in love with the father of her unborn child. However, he does not reciprocate, forcing her to choose between a loveless marriage to another suitor, or single motherhood.

Assia lives in a small Russian village, populated by useless alcoholics. She sells eggs and alcohol to her neighbours, and everybody is happy. However, one day, her hen lays a golden egg, and Assia may have a golden opportunity.