Life is short and full of oppression, but that doesn't mean Parasha can't find love and laughter when she leaves her country home to take a job as a maid in the overcrowded, overworked, and underpaid world in the big city.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vera MaretskayaParasha Pitunova | Parasha Pitunova |
 Anel SudakevichMarisha | Marisha |
 Ada VojtsikFenya | Fenya |
 Vladimir FogelMr. Golikov | Mr. Golikov |
 Yelena TyapkinaMrs. Golikov | Mrs. Golikov |
 Vladimir BatalovSemyon Byvalov | Semyon Byvalov |
| SSergei KomarovLyadov | Lyadov |
 Alexandr GromovUncle Fedya | Uncle Fedya |
 Vladimir Uralskiyhead of the club | head of the club |
 Boris Barnetpasserby (uncredited) | passerby (uncredited) |
 Pyotr Baksheyevdrunk artist | drunk artist |