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I always wanted Sergei to have

a person who was older

because he responds

to authority.

And in that area,

Igor is really capable.

I was watching TV,

and in a show, they said

that lgor Zelensky

had replaced me.

I was hurt.

Because until he was nine,

I was always with him.

The romance between Polunin

and Russia has lasted

for over one and a half years.

After the Moscow premiere

of "Paquita,"

the standing ovation lasts

for ten minutes.

The dancers once again

go out to bow.

- Are you serious?

- This is it.

They won't clap anymore

after this.

"SERGEI POLUNIN

AND IGOR ZELENSKY IN SPARTACUS"

Polina.

Could you cover me up, please?

Of course.

Don't, the costume

will cover it.

- Don't!

- Okay.

Polina, where's the water?

- Over there.

- Where's there? Why's it there?

All right, go.

Go get the water.

So tired.

Do you need help

with something?

No, thanks.

- Hang in there, Sergei.

- Thanks.

How nice that the laces

are only dyed on one side.

Is there water over there?

Where you left it.

Will you have time

in between to drink?

I'll go refill

and put it to the side

for when I won't have time.

Before they kill you.

It's too late.

I was trying to help him

do what he wanted.

Because ballet

is a young person's business.

It's important

not to waste time.

- Tea. Tea.

- Tea? Sure.

Come on in.

What did you say

to the cat?

- Nothing.

- Food was not promised.

Well, that was

a pretty serious decision.

Because I didn't see

any prospects

for you in Kherson.

I didn't see any at all.

You remember, don't you,

that I always sat at gymnastics

and waited for you?

It wasn't because

I liked being there.

I had no money

to take the trolley back home.

On the other hand,

I saw prospects

for you in Kiev.

Of course, I didn't know

anything about ballet.

I didn't understand

anything about it.

But I saw that it made sense

to move to Kiev.

And I thought, "We'll move,

then figure out the rest."

We had to spend

so much money...

the apartment,

your education.

Everything was very expensive.

That's why I was so strict.

That's why I expected

a lot from you.

But I wanted

to achieve things by myself.

You didn't trust me.

But I knew

I could do it myself.

What do you mean

I didn't trust you?

I controlled you.

Well, controlling me

is not trusting me.

Actually,

it's belief in you.

Well, it was

very stressful for me

that Dad and Grandma left.

Well, that's life.

There's always responsibility.

One can't be without

any responsibility to anyone.

Every person must be responsible

for something.

Galina did everything

systematically.

She always knew where to go.

Where to drive to,

where to arrive at,

with whom to practice.

Sergei got lucky

with a mom like that.

- Hello.

- Galina lvanovna!

Galina lvanovna! Hello.

Galina.

Hello. It's great to see you.

My sunshine!

This is for you.

Everythings new here.

You used to perform

on this stage. Remember?

Yeah, yeah, yeah,

I remember.

Remember

what you used to dance to?

Pavarotti, yes!

Pavarotti,

I danced everywhere.

For you,

it's like a talisman.

Well, yeah.

As a matter of fact, it is.

My first show in Kiev

was Pavarotti.

Do you remember

what you called him?

I asked, "What music do you want

for your improv?"

You said, "What I had

the previous lesson."

I said, "Well, I don't remember.

Maybe you remember what disc?"

And you said,

"The one with some dude

with a beard on it!"

That's what you were like.

Let's go get Galina lvanovna!

Children, come over!

When Sergei was young,

he loved to dance.

He danced with his very soul

and transported himself

right into the music.

See?

When Sergei worked here,

there were a lot

of pictures of him.

They took them away.

When Sergei was little,

I didn't understand family

is the main thing.

I understood that I had

to feed my family.

If I could turn back time,

I would've spent

more time with them.

I never thought

I'd be at one

of Sergei's concerts.

As I watched him,

I couldn't believe my eyes.

It's just impossible

to explain.

Oh, look who's here!

- Dad!

- Hi.

Great job!

Goodness, how great it is

to see you!

Thank you so much, sweetheart.

- You're so warm!

- Yeah?

You must be so tired!

Forgive me.

Forgive you? For what?

Oh, goodness, my love.

I love you so much.

You are the best!

The very best!

How long

have we not seen each other?

A year and a half.

A year and a half, right?

A year and a half.

Well, we have to do it

more often from now on!

Do try.

My sweetheart.

Take a picture of us

and Sergei.

Just don't cover the camera.

Don't put your hand there.

We made a lot of sacrifices.

We tried to give him

everything we've got.

We did everything we could.

And if necessary,

we would do it all again.

Sergei, darling...

come over here.

To your family.

Show the camera

how tough you are!

That's enough.

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