The Optimists

The Optimists

The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.

Creators and cast

Directors

Alexey Popogrebsky

Created by

Mikhail Idov

Cast

Andrey Smirnov, Jonathan Salway, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Severija Janušauskaitė, Artyom Bystrov, Egor Koreshkov

Studio

Mosfilm, Valery Todorovsky Production Company