Meet Grandma

The cartoon tells about an ordinary family, where the mother constantly talks on the phone, the father watches TV, and the child, whom no one cares for, throws toys around. Everything changes with the arrival of a grandmother from another city. The family receives her coldly. Only the grandson is happy about her arrival. But as if by magic, order comes into the house, things are put in their places, the dishes are washed in the kitchen, and how delicious the food and pies are from grandma! The parents now argue less among themselves, the son is well-groomed and cheerful. But the grandmother leaves as suddenly as she arrived, and now her arrival is awaited with great impatience, and even the mother hopes that the mother-in-law will stay with them longer.

Directed by Rasa Strautmane, Meet Grandma leans on a strong ensemble — Tatyana Pelttser, Galina Ivanova, Raisa Mukhametshina — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1984.