[1] This drama, rightly classified as tragedy, exposes shocking truth about cultural and material poverty of Russian provincial Village.

While the mother in a panic runs for help to the neighbors, Valery cuts off the wounded finger, gives the daughter vodka and kills the dog.

During the trip Valery notes that Vera's dress is all soiled in the mud, and strikes her hard against the side of the boat.

Valery returns home, takes a rifle and ammunition, sets fire to the hut and goes out to find them.

Pavel protects the woman using his body as a shield and together they sail in the blood-filled boat with the still living Vera, before it begins to sink from the bullet holes.