They want a stylish, romantic, European-style wedding by the sea.

It became one of the most profitable films in modern Russian cinema history relative to its small budget.

The film highlights the stark contrast between modern, Westernized Russian youth and the older, Soviet-influenced generation.

is a highly successful Russian comedy film directed by Zhora Kryzhovnikov that satirizes traditional, chaotic Russian wedding customs. The title translates to "Bitter!", which is a traditional Russian wedding chant used by guests to demand that the newlyweds kiss to "sweeten" the drinks.

Its massive commercial success directly led to the release of Gorko! 2 in 2014. Gorko! (2013) - IMDb

Drunken guests, aggressive relatives, a local celebrity hired as the host, and pure Russian wedding chaos turn the night into a hilarious, destructive brawl.