Family,Drama
United States of America
Russkies is a 1987 American drama film directed by Rick Rosenthal. It follows the story of three young boys - Adam, Marty, and Jason - who live in Florida and are fascinated by the military. One day, they discover a Russian sailor named Mischa washed up on the beach. Despite the fact that Mischa is technically an enemy of the United States, the boys befriend him and even help him evade the authorities who are searching for him.
Mischa is initially apprehensive about the boys, but soon begins to appreciate their kindness and hospitality. He opens up to them and shares stories about his life in Russia. The boys, in turn, begin to see the world in a different way, questioning the rules and ideas they have been taught by their parents and the government.
However, their friendship is put to the test when Mischa's superior officers discover that he is missing and begin to search for him. The boys must decide whether to keep Mischa's secret and risk getting in trouble, or turn him over to the authorities.
The film is a poignant exploration of friendship, patriotism, and cultural perceptions during the Cold War era. It stars Whip Hubley, Joaquin Phoenix, and Peter Billingsley as the three boys, and is notable for showcasing Phoenix's early acting talent. Russkies was generally well-received by critics, who praised its message of empathy and tolerance.
