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Once started I couldn't stop watching it. As others have commented, this is a film that draws you in very easily and doesn't let go.

I love the mood of the piece, even though the spoken language is French, it is not too difficult to believe the Russian backdrop with its practical and down to earth characters who are a largely likable bunch. Though they are mostly lacking in sentimentality, yet they are gently encouraging and unexpectedly generous to the heroine through her hardships.

The visual style also suits the film perfectly and though deceptively simple, manages to fully convey the emotion of each character as well as the setting of each scene, which is at times hauntingly beautiful.

The story is a familiar one of perseverance in the face of adversity and it is easy to cheer the heroine on as she tries to adjust and overcome the obstacles she encounters.

The ending is a little abrupt until you watch the credits that continue the rest of the story, right to the close.

Touching, affirming and highly recommended.

It takes a wee bit of time to get used to the somewhat awkward 'arty' animation style, but overall the story is really intersesting and so are the various characters. At the very end you somehow want to see more and you actually start making up all these endings in your own head. I would say well done, so much better than most of the high-budget blockbusters that have zero contents and no value to offer. So, yes, do believe this movie deserves an 8/10.

I've definitely seen this film before. It's essentially Atlantis: The Lost Empire without the blue lasers. But for what it is, it still stands on its own feet. We really get behind the protagonist when she is humiliated and we wish that she will prove herself. The animation style was minimalistic which helps to focus on the real details like the characters. My only complaint is that it ended a bit suddenly.

Just finished watching it! I would definitely re-watch it someday, highly recommend you to watch this movie, the art style is just really good, the story, beautiful, I love this movie!

I've only seen the English dub of this movie, it's quite a cool movie to watch. Been checking it out for a few years now! Watch Date: May 30, 2020