
Young Maxim grows up under the czarist regime with his grandparents as guardians. Continually demeaned by his martinet grandfather, Maxim is drawn to his warm-hearted grandmother, who instills in him the willingness to pursue his writing muse.
Aleksei Peshkov

Akulina Ivanva Kashirin

Vasili Vasilyevich Kashirin

Varvara Kashirina Peshkova
Mikhail Kashirin, an uncle
Old Grigori
Vanya, aka 'Gypsy'

The Lodger

Yakov Kashirin

Alexei, aka 'Lenka' or 'Lex', a crippled boy
Sacha Kashirin, nephew
Mikhail's son, also named Sacha
Member of 'The Gang' (uncredited)
Member of 'The Gang' (uncredited)
Member of 'The Gang' (uncredited)
Member of 'The Gang' (uncredited)

Member of 'The Gang' (uncredited)