Many saw the film directed by Vitaly Melnikov "The Eldest Son", which was released in 1975, in which many popular actors participated. It turns out that this film was shot based on a famous work. Author of the comedy "The Eldest Son" and Vampilov. The summary will help the reader not only familiarize himself with the story of the writer, but also recall fragments of his favorite movie.
The beginning of the work, or acquaintance with the characters
How does the Vampilov Elder Son begin his comedy? The summary introduces the reader to two young guys. One was called Semyon. He was a sales agent, and he was given the nickname Silva. The second young man, Busygin, studied to be a physician. That evening they met two pretty girls and volunteered to take them home. Of course, secretly hoping that the evening will be continued.
But the girls did not let them in, and the guys remained on the street. Moreover, they found that they were late for the train. So you need to figure out where to spend the night. The street is cold, dark and uncomfortable. Young guys who until this moment were barely familiar noticeably get closer. Both have a wonderful sense of humor, none have the habit of losing heart. So, Vampilov’s play “The Eldest Son” describes two funny guys. They by hook or by crook, with humor and game, are looking for any ways to find a night shelter.
Student in love, or searching for an overnight stay
Further in the work "The Eldest Son", Vampilov continues to talk about the adventures of two fervent guys and how to play them. Without losing hope of finding a place to sleep, they saw the house of thirty-year-old Makarska. Watching the scene, as she sent the boy in love Vasya, a student of the tenth grade, in love, they also decided in turn to try their luck. But the woman kicked them out.
The guys are completely exhausted and do not know where to go. And then they noticed how Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov, who lived in a neighboring house, went to Makarskaya. The guys thought it was a date. Finally, a convenient opportunity to use the housing of Andrei Grigoryevich to at least a little rest and warm up.
But having come to his house, they see the very Vasenka. The boy was rather wary of such a visit. And here in his comedy "The Eldest Son" Vampilov - a brief summary of the actions will try to convey these events as accurately as possible - came up with a rather unusual plot twist.
I am your brother, or the drawing of frozen guys
Busygin rebukes Vasya for mistrust of people, and Silva already realized that his friend had come up with a clever plan in order to deceive the boy. And, of course, begins to play along with him. He is trying to convince Vasenka that Busygin is his half-brother, who finally decided to track down his father. Surprised not only Vasya, but also a newly made relative. He was not determined to play the boy like that.
But Silva has already begun to develop the success of his plan and persuades Vasya that such an event should be noted. And sends the boy to check home supplies. A table is set in the kitchen and the celebration begins. And then the father of the Sarafanov family returns, who went to Makarskaya only to ask to be a little softer with his son.
And then Andrei Grigorievich finds out that he had an older son. Vampilov (a brief summary of the comedy will continue to acquaint the reader with further events) draws all his characters into this draw.
When was it, or Memoirs of Sarafanov
When the drinker Vassenka told his father about his new brother, of course, Sarafanov was not just surprised, at first he did not believe in it at all. He begins to remember when it was, and comes to the conclusion that such a situation is quite possible. At a time when the war was just over, he met a girl named Galina. And from her just this child could have been.
Busygin heard all these arguments of Sarafanov. Now the guy feels absolutely confident. Andrei Grigoryevich, asking his new son about the details of his life, gradually convinced himself that this young man was his offspring. Moreover, a loving father. And Sarafanov at that moment really needed the love of this guy, who introduced himself as his eldest son. Vampilov's content of his comedy continues to spin around this fictional story.
Family problems and the rally continues
It was at this moment in the family that everything went head over heels. Vasya inflamed feelings for an adult woman and becomes uncontrollable, daughter Nina got married and will leave soon. Yes, and at work, his father has problems. He quit playing in the orchestra. Now playing music at funerals or dance floors. But carefully hides it from his children. But they already knew about it, just did not want to upset their father.
The daughter of Andrei Grigoryevich wakes up and also learns about a new relative. The girl was very distrustful of such a statement. But Busygin is so masterfully playing this comedy that Nina is also gradually leaning towards him. Sarafanov and his son who so suddenly appeared spend all night in endless conversations. The man told him about his life. About how his wife left him, and about a musical career.
It's time to return home, or an unexpected gift
Further in the comedy "Elder Son" Vampilov continues to talk about his gullible characters and the guys who played them. Sarafanov went to bed, and Busygin with his comrade wanted to slowly leave the hospitable hosts. But Andrei Grigoryevich wakes up and is noticeably upset because of their unexpected departure.
Busygin promised to return, and then Sarafanov announced that he should give him a gift. He gives the guy a snuffbox made of silver, which, according to him, in their family always goes to the eldest son. The young man was moved and decides to stay for another day. There is one more reason for this - he liked Sarafanov’s daughter.
Inexplicable relations begin to arise between Nina and Busygin. On the one hand, they seemed to be relatives, and on the other, their mutual interest began to be felt. How will events develop in the work "The Elder Son"? Vampilov (a brief summary of the comedy continues to follow his narrative) completely confused all his characters in their seething emotions.
A new explosion of emotions, or the phenomenon of the groom
Makarskaya, having talked with Andrei Grigorievich, decides to go to the cinema with Vasya. But he learns that after this she will have a meeting with Silva. The boy is indignant, and the woman says that she agreed to go with him only because Sarafanov asked her. Vasya is again upset and is about to leave his home. Finally, the denouement of the comedy "Elder Son" should come.
Vampilov (a brief summary follows the course of the author's presentation) introduces the reader to the groom of Nina. The usual guy is the pilot Kudimov. Good-natured and straightforward. Busygin and his friend constantly tease Nina's future husband. The whole company gathered at the table to celebrate the acquaintance. And here Kudimov recalls how Andrei Grigorievich’s face is so familiar from. He met him at the funeral. Sarafanov is recognized in everything by his children.
The Eldest Son, Vampilov. Summary of chapters, or How it all ends
Busygin is trying to reassure Sarafanov. The pilot leaves, it is time for him to return to the barracks. Vasya still escapes from home. Nina reproaches Busigin for mistreating her fiancé. And then the guy can’t stand it, he tells her not only about his feelings, but that he is not her brother. Suddenly, Silva returns with half-burnt clothing, and Makarskaya and Vasya with him.
It turns out that the boy set fire to the woman’s house during her meeting with the new boyfriend. Silva is outraged. The guy demands new clothes and soon, having gathered, leaves the Sarafanovs house. But already at the door, he reports that Busygin is not a relative to them. Andrei Grigoryevich is upset and does not want to believe it.
He knows that this is his son. Moreover, Sarafanov has already managed to fall in love with the guy and offers him to move to their house. Nina is trying to object. But Busygin, reassuring everyone with the promise of constantly visiting them, found that he was late for the last train again. So the comedy "Elder Son" ends.