An Almost Funny Story (Russian: Почти смешная история, romanized: Pochti smeshnaya istoriya) is a 1977 Soviet two-part television film directed by Pyotr Fomenko.

Returning from his business trip, Viktor can’t forget Ilaria, though his work and personal life—including his adult daughter Masha—keep him occupied.

Meanwhile, Masha catches the interest of a quirky young man, Tolik, despite Viktor’s initial irritation.

In a final, uncertain moment, Ilaria tells Viktor she’ll soon leave for Drevnegorsk with her sister, returning after the November holidays.

When she finally arrives back at Kazansky Station, Viktor is there to greet her, ready to carry her heavy suitcase once more, though its handle snaps again—a tender reminder of their first meeting.