Tikhon Buznikov

Most of us say the word "Mama" without thinking. But there are children who have never uttered this word in their lives. The film is about these children, orphans. In these children, no less love than in each of us. And they are waiting. Sometimes too long. But they never cease to believe for a second that one day they will be able to say this simple word. The word "Mama" ...

Maxim Zhdanov's life consists of funny practical jokes, crazy ideas and experiments. But everything changes when his family moves to a quiet suburban village with absolutely nothing to do. And then there's trouble at school: after successfully passing the test, the teachers transfer Max to a class for gifted children, having considered the boy's talents as a child prodigy. Classmates and friends label him a "nerd", and Max becomes an outsider to ordinary guys.