
In the opulent St. Petersburg of the Empire period, Eugene Onegin is a jaded however dashing aristocrat – a man often lacking in empathy, who suffers from restlessness, depression and, eventually, regret. Through his best buddy Lensky, Onegin is introduced to the young Tatiana. A passionate and virtuous woman, she quickly falls hopelessly under the spell of the aloof newcomer and professes her love for him. tt0119079