Though this movie is primarily concerned with the life, love and eventual suicide of Anna, Alfred Molina’s character, Levin, is central to a more optimistic sub-plot. Petrified of being alone, Levin has found himself getting older with no wife. His brother is dying, and he finds himself in love with Princess Schcherbatksy. Schcherbatksy turns down his offer in marriage, as her eye is on the ‘hansome’ young army man. After it becomes clear that the man is in love with Anna, Schcherbatksy eventually falls for Levin. His brother dies soon after their happy union, but offsetting Levin’s grief, his son is born.