Based on Anton Chekhov's play of the same name, retired Professor Serebryakov (Vladimir Zeldin) returns to his deceased wife's estate -- with his new wife, Yelena (Irina Miroshnichenko), in tow. Prior to his return, Serebryakov received a stipend from his brother-in-law, "Uncle Vanya (Innokenty Smoktunovsky)," who lives on a meager salary and now resents the professor. When Serebryakov arrives with Yelena, she becomes an object of obsession for Uncle Vanya. Wikipedia
Based on Anton Chekhov's play of the same name, retired Professor Serebryakov (Vladimir Zeldin) returns to his deceased wife's estate -- with his new wife, Yelena (Irina Miroshnichenko), in tow. Prior to his return, Serebryakov received a stipend from his brother-in-law, "Uncle Vanya (Innokenty Smoktunovsky)," who lives on a meager salary and now...