The Boys

The Boys

1959 · 74 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, Family

Three boys live in the same house and go to the same school in Kiev. After one of the boys gets in trouble, their friendship is put to a serious test for the first time in their lives.

Directed by Sulamif Tsybulnik · Written by Anna Lisyanskaya

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