Release, runtime and language

2019 · 86 mins · Russian

Echo score 64

Directed by

Viktoriya Fanasyutina

Starring

Victor Dobronravov, Anatoly Kalmykov, Darya Ursulyak, Yulianna Mikhnevich, Svetlana Kozhemyakina, Andrey Andreev

The film recounts the extraordinary experiences of six-year-old Sergei Aleshkov, a young boy who became known as the "Little Soldier" during the Great Patriotic War. After losing his family, Sergei joined the army, where those around him attempted to shield his childhood through play. Determined to live up to his honorary title, he became a dedicated defender of the Motherland, facing hardship and demonstrating remarkable bravery.