Once upon a time there lived a simple woman
Russia, Tambov Province, 1909-1921. The Russian Village is experiencing the most difficult of times: World War I, the Russian Revolution, civil war, and famine. Peasants who refuse to obey the new authorities find themselves dispossessed of their land or property or even murdered. Once Upon a Time There Lived a Simple Woman tells the story of RussiaÂ’s destiny during the darkest pages of its history through the life, loves and tragic fate of Varvara, a simple Russian woman.