The film is based on the play "While she was dying" by Nadezhda Ptushkina.
Nomination for Actor in a Leading Role - Oleg Yankovskiy (Nika 2001, Russia).
Nomination for Actress in a Leading Role - Ekaterina Vasilieva (Nika 2001, Russia).
Winner in Actor in a Leading Role - Oleg Yankovskiy (Kinotavr 2001, Russia).
Nomination for "Rose d'Or" 2001, International Film Festival, Switzerland.