Childhood

Parents give a long-awaited bicycle to a little boy. On the very first day, Saryal accidentally breaks his bike. He blames himself and, believing that he let his parents down, runs away from home. Wandering in the forest, Saryal meets a lost puppy and an old man. The old man explains to the boy that this only makes the situation worse. Sarial goes back to the village, returns the lost puppy to the owner and decides to confess everything to his parents.

Directed by Er Sanaa Oh-hotor, Childhood leans on a strong ensemble — Fedot Lvov — 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 comedy titles of 2022.