The Foundling (1940) DVD-R

Starring: Veronika Lebedeva, Faina Ranevskaya, Pyotr Repnin, Rostislav Plyatt, Rina Zelyonaya, Olga Zhiznyeva
Directed by: Tatyana Lukashevich
Print: Black & White
Runtime: 76 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Language: Russian

*The Foundling* (1940) is a Soviet comedy directed by Tatyana Lukashevich. The film follows five-year-old Natasha, who, after wandering away from home in Moscow, embarks on a series of adventures that lead various strangers to cross her path. Her journey brings unexpected joy and change to the lives of those she encounters. The film is noted for its portrayal of pre-war Soviet society and was one of the first Soviet family films. Originally in black and white, it was later reproduced in color in 2010.