This movie was on the scale with the likes of dirty, gritty version of John Hughes American Teenager movies. Little Vera, as I've seen, is an accurate portrayal of those who suffered Russian teenage angst during the 1980s. As I said, it bears a splitting resemblance to the teen movies of America Circa 1980s, with a darker, more depressing overtone. This may be because the teen culture in Russia was far more disgruntled (and rightfully so) than teens in the USA. Our economy wasn't crumbling all around us. Our only hope wasn't marry families together to save apartment money/space. And we looked at college as a way to move up in the world.
How does Vera live?
On the edge. Drugs. Sex. Music. Like any classic rock-n-roll hair band, she followed the method. And just like those hair bands, she nearly OD'd- keeping the realism of her negative attitude/actions in a mindful perspective.
She has sex with a guy shortly after learning his name and running from the cops in a location close by. She offers to marry him not too long after. Her immaturity shines in every scene, as she constantly counters, disobeys, and stands against her parents and family. She even laughs in their faces when her fiancee makes out with her before she introduces him to his future in-laws.
This film is gritty, filled with uncut realism throughout.
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