temporary difficulties

It was an ordinary day when Oleg walked away, reluctant to accept that his child was born differently from everyone else.

👨 Oleg Kovalev, Sasha's father, a steelworker at the plant. He is a man with nerves of steel, stubborn and tough. He does not accept compromises or insoluble problems. His main trait is a fanatical belief that his son is not ill, and that all obstacles are merely "temporary difficulties."
He acts coldly and sometimes cruelly, refusing to show compassion to the child. At the same time, his heart is capable of immense love for his son, which he, however, expresses only furtively, from under his brows, without allowing himself a word or a gesture of tenderness. Many critics and viewers note that his parenting methods border on psychological abuse and tyranny. 👦 Alexander Kovalev, the main character, was born with cerebral palsy. As a child, he courageously endures his father's harsh methods, but he doesn't always tolerate them. His key traits are willpower and a strong character, which ultimately allow him to overcome his illness, graduate from school, leave home, and become one of the most renowned business coaches in Russia.
However, the price of this success is a deep-rooted hatred for his father. As an adult, he is obsessed with revenge and the desire to "get even" with his father for the suffering he endured. His childhood resentment is so strong that it overrides common sense and prevents him from seeing his father's true motives.👩 Margarita Kovaleva - Alexander's mother, Oleg's wife. She is a caring and loving woman who is ready to care for her son forever, always coming to his aid and showing compassion. Her character contrasts with her husband's harshness: she represents a softer, more accepting, and compassionate element in the family.🤝 Nikolai Volko - A friend of the Kovalev family. A supporting character who likely acts as a link or observer, helping to reveal the main characters' personalities through interactions with them.👩‍🏫 Homeroom Teacher - Sasha's teacher. Her role in the film revolves around the protagonist's school years, where he faces bullying from his peers. This character likely represents a figure who either supports Sasha or witnesses his difficulties in social adaptation.