Mockery

Amidst the turmoil of the Russian Civil War, a simple-minded peasant named Sergei saves the beautiful Countess Alexandrova from harm. He becomes her devoted protector, but his feelings soon grow into a troubling obsession. As she finds refuge with a wealthy family, Sergei is given a servant's job, exposing him to revolutionary ideas. When the war intensifies and loyalties are tested, his unrequited love and the harsh realities of class struggle lead to a tragic conclusion.