A dramatic movie that has become a Soviet classic. Watch online Rolan Bykov’s movie, based on Vladimir Zheleznikov’s novella «Scarecrow», about child cruelty that strikes to the very core. Sixth-grader Lena Bessoltseva (played by Kristina Orbakaite) takes the blame for a boy who cowardly let down his classmates. For his sake, she takes the blow herself. However, instead of supporting her, he sides with the strong and joins in the bullying organized against her by their classmates. Betrayal, a boycott, cruel abuse—all of this undeservedly befalls a fragile and innocent girl desperately trying to stand alone against an embittered class. Cast into exile, Lena finds support only from her grandfather (Yuri Nikulin). Injustice, the unimaginable nature of what is happening, and incredible realism and truthfulness.
«Scarecrow» is a movie that hardly anyone could call a favorite or want to watch again and again. However, everyone should watch it at least once.
