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Quarantine (1983 film)
Quarantine (Russian: Карантин, romanized: Karantin) is a 1983 Soviet children's comedy film directed by Ilya Frez.[1][2] When a quarantine disrupts her first day of kindergarten, spirited five-year-old Masha embarks on a series of whimsical adventures around her village, forming unexpected bonds with her neighbors and discovering the small wonders of her world. PlotThe story follows young Masha over several days as she navigates an unexpected quarantine instead of attending her first day of kindergarten. On the first day, after a chaotic bus ride with her father, they discover her kindergarten is closed. Masha is taken to various caretakers throughout her extended family and community, including her aunt Katya at her father’s work, and then to a museum, where she's entrusted to behave. Each day brings new interactions: her grandmother brings her to meet a friend, her grandfather takes her to his workplace, and each caretaker has their own unique approach to keeping her entertained. Her days include dreams about historical figures and whimsical adventures with neighborhood children, like Dima, with whom she forms a special bond despite frequent separations. As the quarantine stretches on, Masha’s days grow wilder. She plays unsupervised with Dima, finding herself in minor mischief and encounters with various adults—from a kindly woman who takes them to a cafe, to a concerned passerby when she gets momentarily lost. On the last day, Masha returns to kindergarten, reuniting with Dima and affirming their budding friendship with a heartfelt promise to stay friends “forever.” The story paints a warm, episodic portrait of Masha’s community, capturing both the innocence and small dramas of childhood as Masha grows through her days with curiosity, wonder, and a little mischief. Cast
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External linksQuarantine at IMDb
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