Lost in limitations of language

Mohammadreza Moghadasian

Office Romance is a 1977 Soviet comedy film that tells the story of Ludmila Kalugina, a strict woman who is the head of a statistical bureau, and her subordinate, economist Anatoly Novoseltsev, a clumsy, shy and single father of two sons. The ordinary worker Novoseltsev falls in love with his boss Kalugina and the life of entire statistical bureau becomes crazy afterwards. A cold argument is followed by a heart-to-heart conversation and they start getting closer and soon fall in love with each other. Kalugina, having thrown off her “protective mask” of a hard-hearted woman, becomes more aware of her femininity and surprises
everyone with her new elegant clothes and charming look.In the movie, Alisa Freyndlikh, playing the role of Kalugina, portrays a different female character, a strict and tough female figure. The film was a box office success and to this day enjoys wide popularity in the former Soviet republics.