[1][2][3] The film centers on the emotional journey of Dubravka, a teenage girl navigating the turbulent transition from childhood to adolescence.
Set against the backdrop of Crimea's picturesque Black Sea coast, Dubravka spends her days playing soccer, swimming, and racing with boys.
Her attempts to fit in are met with indifference, as illustrated during a rehearsal of The Snow Queen, where she feels excluded by the older cast members.
She resolves her conflicts, making peace with her rival "Iron," gaining mutual understanding with Pyotr, and realizing she unfairly hurt Valentina.
In the film's closing scenes, Dubravka bids farewell to friends leaving for Leningrad and promises to share Valentina's address with Pyotr, symbolizing her growth and newfound emotional maturity.