In Midsummer

Directed by Vasyl Illiashenko

With Kostiantyn Stepankov, Bohdan Stupka, Zemfira Tsakhilova, Vitali Rosstalnoy and Grigory Mikhaylov

Andrii Troian and Volodymyr Ruban once studied together at an agricultural academy. Ruban transferred to the correspondence program and went to work in a village. While pursuing postgraduate studies, Troian developed a new wheat variety called Maria. After becoming director of a state farm, Ruban invites Troian to serve as chief agronomist in order to test the wheat in practice. Their relationship proves difficult: conflicts arise over methods and styles of leadership. Troian’s personal life is equally complicated – particularly his relationship with the schoolteacher Maria…