The fascinating story of a Russian mother. St. Petersburg, 1926: Ljusja is born as the daughter of an Orthodox priest - into a world that will no longer exist. As a young woman, she seeks her happiness and finds it with the wrong men. Amidst the rigid communist system, Ljusja lives and loves, laughs and suffers, struggling with herself and the circumstances. Decades and several husbands and lovers later, she reflects on her life and the country, whose fates are often intertwined. "Suddenly It’s Evening" is a chronicle of decline, but also a story of tireless fighting spirit, courage and wit, of love and friendship.