...And the Ball Flies(1987)

...And the Ball Flies is a Russian coming-of-age film following Zhenya, a fearless teenage girl who navigates rooftops at dizzying heights while seeking acceptance among her peers. On the day of her birthday, Zhenya's bold exterior masks an unexpected vulnerability: she's terrified of mice. The film captures a single transformative day in her life, exploring the contradictions between her reckless confidence and the insecurities that define adolescence. As Zhenya moves through her world—literally and figuratively—the story examines what it means to be a leader, to belong, and to confront the fears we hide from others. A portrait of teenage ambition and the fragile line between bravery and desperation.