This newly remastered classic follows the merry adventures of middle-aged men as they seek a twice-widowed, childless older woman for a bride. Based on Davit Kldiashvili’s 1897 novel of the same name, this Georgian classic is a mainstay of school curriculum and has repeatedly been adapted on-screen and to the stage. Yet the 1977 version — despite being directed by one of Georgia’s most famous filmmakers, Eldar Shengelaia (1933-2025) — has rarely been available for an English audience. The film opens pretty much in the thick of the story, as the elderly Bekina Saminishvili (Vasil Kakhniashvili), the head of a noble yet impoverished, rural family, announces he wishes to find a bride for his son. The film blends comedy and tragedy, capturing the charm and complexity of Georgian society and traditions, making it a valuable cultural treasure for both locals and visitors interested in Georgian heritage.