Peterburgskaya Istoriya

Aleksey, a middle-aged Russian history professor having lived the past 30 years in Berlin, haunted by memories of lost love and trapped in a web of nostalgia, embarks on an unwanted and desperate trip back to his hometown of Saint Petersburg to find his ex-girlfriend, Nadia, before she marries another. While searching the city for Nadia, encountering familiar places and people from his youth, Aleksey is faced with his past and grapples with his own regrets. Along the way, he reconnects with his bohemian childhood friend Nikolai and orderly former neighbor Irina. As Nadia's sister, Zhenya, staunchly opposes Aleksey's presence during this crucial time in her sister's life, Aleksey must confront his inner demons and seek redemption in the face of unrequited love. Through the bittersweet journey of self-discovery, Aleksey confronts his regrets and finds renewed perspective on his life. A poignant tale of unrequited love, friendship, and redemption, "A St. Petersburg Tale" is a tour de force and a gripping exploration of one man's journey to heal his heart and reconcile with his past.