Strong rule: style --- Color historical realism, 1930s cinematic style... ---. A wide shot of a golden dawn over the outskirts of Moscow in 1935. An old wooden stable, smoke rising from the chimney, rays of sunlight filtering through the cracks. Matvey (an elderly driver in an antique cap) leads his horse, Maruska, by the bridle. A colorful historical realism, atmospheric morning fog.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- Матвей: Strong rule: style --- Color historical realism, 1930s cinematic style... ---. Elderly carriage driver in 1930s Moscow, clean-shaven, sly kind squint, wide charismatic smile, wearing a vintage cap (фуражка) slightly askew and a warm thick coat (тулуп), expressive weathered face with wrinkles, rough working hands.
- Маруська: Strong rule: style --- Color historical realism, 1930s cinematic style... ---. Beautiful carriage horse, dark coat, big dark intelligent eyes, distinct white blaze (проточина) on her muzzle.
