O, Luckyman! Russian Movie. Comedy. English Subtitles. Starmedia ✓

: Russian (often distributed with English subtitles on StarMedia's YouTube channel ) Plot Summary

Slavik is a 26-year-old guy who feels his life is empty; he lacks a good job and a girlfriend, finding solace only in extreme sports. While standing on a bridge, he is approached by two mysterious "wizards," Oleg and Konstantin, who convince him to abandon his suicide attempt and instead "rewrite" his biography. : Russian (often distributed with English subtitles on

They provide him with a fabricated past—including a degree from the fictional "Brainstone University" and professional experience in Italy—which lands him a high-ranking position as a regional director. However, his new "prosperous" life brings unexpected dangers. He discovers that his benefactors intended for him to "die like a real man" rather than live happily. After a series of chaotic events involving a high-maintenance girlfriend and various criminal elements, Slavik eventually realizes his original life was more vibrant than the fake one and chooses to return to it. The film features several prominent Russian actors: Mikhail Tarabukin as Slavik Vladimir Menshov as Oleg Genrikhovich Sergey Shakurov as Konstantin Germanovich Vladimir Kristovsky as Morpheus Polya Polyakova as Alisa Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Grandfather Ramiz Aleksandr Bashirov as Perelman However, his new "prosperous" life brings unexpected dangers