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Anyone who thinks this movie is great obviously knows nothing about cerebral palsy. It's permanent. The symptoms differ from one person to another, yet they don't magically disappear over time. No amount of bears or psychological abuse can reverse the damage that's been done to the nervous system. Some (!) symptoms can be alleviated, but for the most part you have to adapt to living with them. The guy they based this movie on? The only similarity between him and his movie double is that they both have cerebral palsy; the story itself, however, is the product of screenwriters and directors.

I knew nothing about the real person on whom this movie is based, but most of the behavior exhibited by the characters seemed unnatural. The movie failed to move me in any way due to being very unbelievable. The direction is confused and the acting is stiff. Ivan Okhlobystin, who plays the father (and the lead role) is horrible.

Some bright lighs were in the face of young, school age, Aleksander and his teacher.

With all the bad acting and direction they also managed to miss the points this story came to deliver: on one side - do not accept the situation as is and strive to improve your life. On the other - treat all people as normal, even those with disabilities. For an outstanding, warm hearted, inspiring movie on this subject see Front of the Class.

This movie is completely underrated !! Its a real gem but not for anyone.

It was difficult for me to watch the first half without crying, many times. But it's a really great movie, with amazing actors and a very interesting story. Based on an amazing real person, that really did go through so much, it's just amazing.

This movie is not a 3 star movie at all. Its insanely underrated because it is difficult to watch. Its not for who scream about new trends and comfort. It is about more difficult time where you arent needed in the society if u cant be like others. A time where there was no tolerancy to disabled. I watched it on native russian language which is a language with its own ability of discribing things. So if u can, do so