The key scenes excerpted from this famous four-act drama portray the social aspirations of the Prozorov sisters as they struggle to eke out their dull existence in a small garrison town, forever hoping for a better future. The characters are gems of Chekhovian boredom, longing, and listlessness, beautifully exemplifying Russian middle-class pretension and despair. Produced by the Open University. (51 minutes)

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