A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.

• DirectorIgor Talankin
• Release6 May 1962
• Genre
  Drama / War
• Duration1h 41m
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  4.4
  5 reviews
• Productions

  Mosfilm