The story follows Grigory, a spoiled "golden boy" and son of an oligarch who believes his father's wealth makes him untouchable. After one escapade too many, his father stages an elaborate psychological experiment: Grigory is drugged and wakes up in a meticulously reconstructed 19th-century Russian village. Led to believe he has traveled back in time, he must live as a lowly serf ( kholop ) under the watchful eyes of hidden cameras and a team of actors.
It serves as a sharp critique of the modern Russian elite, using the "rehabilitation" of a bratty protagonist to explore themes of humility, labor, and human connection. Kholop(2019)
(also known as Son of a Rich ), released in 2019, is a high-concept Russian comedy that blends social satire with a "Truman Show"-style premise. It became one of the highest-grossing Russian films of all time by delivering a clever, crowd-pleasing redemption story. Plot Overview The story follows Grigory, a spoiled "golden boy"
Unlike many slapstick comedies, Kholop provides a genuine emotional payoff as the protagonist slowly sheds his arrogance. It serves as a sharp critique of the
