The Russian Bride

My name is Rosa,

and I'm 25yo.

I would like to find generous man

to be my future husband.

I do believe--

...American man

who will be kind, sharing, and loves to travel.

Since I was a child--

I am Elena, environmental engineer--

I enjoy moonlight walks-- - I will be a good wife--

...and I'm looking forward to meet a husband-- - ...and intelligent man

to create a family.

Hello.

My name is Nina, and I'm from Livny.

I'm a good cook.

Some say that food is the key to man's heart, so,

I hope so.

I like lilies. I like to grow them.

Having roots is important for me, so...

Come here and say hi.

This is Dasha, my daughter.

She is my sunshine.

So, I hope you're out there

watching us now, and... like what you see.

...like what you see.

Nina!

Karl.

Oh, my God.

I'm sorry, customs took so long, so many questions.

Quite all right. You're here.

That's all that matters.

You're even more beautiful in person.

Thank you.

Lilies, you remembered, oh! - Yes, yes.

, Dasha.

Thank you to welcome us to America.

I can't believe you're really here.

Me too.

It could take weeks, maybe months, to believe this is really happening.

Do you always travel by driver?

Hagen isn't only a driver,

he takes care of everything around the estate.

My father adopted him from an orphanage in Hungary.

Don't expect too much conversation,

he was born without a tongue.

That's you new home, Dasha.

Home? That's castle.

When I was a boy, this place was full of life.

My father used to throw lavish ballroom parties and masquerades.

There was always something going on.

It's so beautiful.

The house is fully stocked during the winters,

so you'll never need to leave the grounds.

We are far from prying eyes.

The closest neighbor is 20 miles away.

Do you ever get lonely?

Not anymore.

She's asking if Hagen lives with us. - No.

No, no, Hagen lives in the barn.

Just down the road.

By his own choice.

I think he likes to be alone.

Ladies,

this is Maria.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Hello.

Oh, this must be Dasha.

So very lovely.

Like a little angel sent from heaven.

Maria never had children of her own,

so she's been looking forward to this.

Say hello to Maria.

Hello.

I'm sorry, it's been a long flight.

she is so tired.

Perfectly understandable.

So why don't we go upstairs, freshen up,

and have a little rest before dinner?

It's a good idea.

Is this everything?

You said not to bring much, so...

I did.

Because I had Maria go out and get you each a brand new wardrobe.

That's so kind of you.

This way.

How did you know our sizes?

Oh, I took look at your physical exams.

I wanted to surprise you.

Wow. So many doors.

What is behind this one?

Oh, that's Maria's side of the house.

It's off limits. She likes her privacy.

But, this door...

...is of great significance.

This is where the princess sleeps.

Karl, it's amazing.

Dashinka, what do you say?

Thank you.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you settle in, get comfortable.

I'm gonna show your mom the master bedroom.

And we... have an elevator.

It's the only other access to the second floor.

I prefer to take the stairs.

She's old and has a mind of her own.

Funny how life is.

One day you're struggling to feed your child...

...and the next you have servants at your feet.

Mom?

I-I really wish you had come visit us in Russia.

Oh, Nina...

You know I don't fly.

The idea of putting my life into somebody else's hands...

...terrifies me.

Mom?

Are you having doubts?

Oh, no, no... It's just...

my mother and sister, they worry about me and Dasha.

Which reminds me...

It's yours for whenever you feel the need to call home.

Thank you, Karl.

It means so much.

Dasha? - Reign?!

Reign!

No!-Dasha?

Are you okay? Did the dog hurt you?

He'd never hurt her. He's well trained.

He only attacks on command.

I saw a woman in the closet.

A woman in the closet?

It's just a mannequin.

It's my ex-wife's wedding dress.

She liked to keep it.

I-I just put it away.

What is this room?

My son's.

Your son?

You never mentioned a son.

I didn't mention it, because I wasn't ready to talk about it.

He was born with mitochondrial disease.

By the time we realized something was wrong,

many of the organs in his body were already destroyed.

I can't imagine how you and your wife suffered.

Took a toll on both of us.

Eventually, we grew apart and...

...she left...

Never even said goodbye.

I'm sorry.

Dasha.

Did you enjoy Maria's cooking?

Russian food is very different.

One of these days, I have to cook you a nice Russian meal.

I forgot to mention,

that we have frequent power outages.

That noise you hear

is a backup generator. It's very old.

Sometimes the house shakes.

I think house is too big.