The Steamroller and the Violin

1961 • 46 min • Drama

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Synopsis

Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

165 reviews

71 Audience · 165 · 100%

Seven-year-old Sasha, a young violinist, feels isolated by his intense practice schedule. His world opens up when he befriends Sergei, a kind steamroller operator. Their unlikely friendship brings joy and understanding to Sasha’s rigid life.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

A brief moment of accidental childhood mischief

What it models well

The power of unexpected friendships
Finding joy in simple moments
Bridging different worlds

Talk about it after

The importance of balancing practice with play
What it means to be a good friend to someone different from you
How we can learn from people with different experiences

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