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"An Ordinary Woman" by Boris Khlebnikov and Nataliya Meshchaninova is one of the best Russian TV shows of the last decade. The double life of the never depressing main character of the film, saturated with a series of unpredictable and tragic events, as a reflection of the double standards of today's life in Russia. Benefit of the wonderful actress Anna Mikhalkova.

This is a tragedy. Tragedy in each fragment. You look without stopping, everything is interesting in the plot.

I'm thoroughly enjoying this series and with two episodes to go, I'll hate to see it end. It's about as black as a black comedy can be but it very, very funny... laugh out loud funny!

The acting is superb, not one weak actor / actress in the cast & the storyline keeps you guessing how each scene will resolve.

Highly recommended IMHO.

Now on the end of 2022 I fall into this series and I think it's incredible how it's mirroring the Russian society! It's entertaining for sure, but the most interesting is how the filmmakers show this society wich a very clear eye. It's like a mafia state, more corrupted than you can imagine and people battle for there rights and try to make a living with very little hope. Excellent to see this from Russia without any hope for the close future. It's very political I'm aware about this ... the characters in this series are very good and excellently played. Depressing for sure to see how people try to survive but I'm hooked to see how they succeed. If you have the chance to see it , go for it ... I saw it on ARTE TV.

I like it is not from usa.+1 for "real life" looks.

As some black humor.

Too slow at times.

Cynical look at Russian negotiations under the table .

Decent cast.

Very recommended!