Newcomer () is a 1977 Soviet romantic drama film directed by Valeriy Lonskoy.
The film tells about the love of the village driver Fyodor for the teacher Mariya, who, together with her daughter, visits his village. They begin to live together. Everything was fine with them, until her ex-husband arrived in the village.
A new geography teacher, Maria Vladimirovna Nesterova, arrives in a rural village with her young daughter, Katya. They are given a ride by Fyodor Semyonovich Barinev, a local collective farm driver. Struck by Maria's beauty, Fyodor is immediately drawn to her and begins to court her, but Maria remains distant. At the same time, a young and frivolous villager named Vanya Timonin, nicknamed "Kochetok," also tries to win MariaâÂÂs affection. However, Fyodor quickly puts an end to Vanya's advances, making it clear that he wonâÂÂt tolerate competition for MariaâÂÂs attention.
As time passes, FyodorâÂÂs love for Maria deepens, and living near her without reciprocation becomes increasingly painful. He considers leaving the village to work in a distant collective farm to escape his unrequited feelings but soon returns, determined to marry her. His wise father persuades him to be patient. Meanwhile, MariaâÂÂs former partner, Vladimir Sergeyevich Korneev, unexpectedly arrives in the village. Unaware of KatyaâÂÂs existence, he seeks to meet his daughter. Vanya, after realizing who Vladimir is, rushes back to warn Maria of her exâÂÂs arrival. Alarmed, Maria turns to Fyodor for help, and he intercepts Vladimir on the road. Their tense conversation escalates into a fight, interrupted only by MariaâÂÂs arrival with her loyal dog, Mergen. Vladimir leaves, and at last, Maria and Fyodor find themselves alone, with a new understanding between them.
The film premiered in May 1978, reaching 14th place at the box office, with 27.4 million viewers.