A Rogue's Saga
A Rogue's Saga (Russian: Прохиндиада, или Бег на месте, romanized: Prokhindiada, ili Beg na meste) is a 1984 Soviet comedy film directed by Viktor Tregubovich.[1][2][3] The film tells about an unusual employee of the research institute San Sanych Lyubomudrov, an extraordinary person who knows better than others how to communicate with unnecessary people.[4] PlotSan Sanych Lyubomudrov is an energetic and uniquely talented businessman skilled at making connections and securing resources during a time of scarcity. His greatest talent is his ability to befriend others. Constantly busy, he spends his days helping his acquaintances by leveraging mutual favors. Lyubomudrov’s life revolves around building useful networks, maintaining a public image, and achieving success, all while living lavishly. Notably, he strictly abides by the law and avoids taking anything for himself beyond what’s necessary. In an effort to secure a prosperous future for his daughter, Lyubomudrov borrows money from an underground dealer to fund an extravagant wedding. However, his daughter opposes the wedding and ultimately decides not to marry, leaving Lyubomudrov in a difficult predicament. Meanwhile, his relationship with a new supervisor who values a different ethos adds to his challenges at work, where he often appears absent yet effectively meets his responsibilities. Eventually, entangled in financial trouble due to mounting debts, Lyubomudrov begins to realize just how deeply he is ensnared in his own web of connections. Cast
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