When I Will Become a Giant

The film centers on Petya Kopeikin, an eighth grader with a passion for literature and poetry. Despite his short stature and ordinary appearance, Petya is a noble character who finds himself in a complicated love scenario. He secretly loves his classmate Masha, who is enamored with a new student, Kolya.

As Masha confides in Petya about her feelings for Kolya, Petya's own heartache leads him to act selflessly. He assists Kolya in winning Masha's affection, demonstrating courage and honor reminiscent of the classic hero Cyrano de Bergerac. The film beautifully captures the struggles of adolescence through its mix of romance and school life, making it a poignant entry in family cinema from the late 1970s.