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Guest from the Future
6-grader Kolya Gerasimov discovers a time machine in a basement of an old house in Moscow and gets transferred into the 21st century. There he is allowed to look around. Accidentally, Kolya witnesses two space pirates who arrive from Saturn and later try to steal a device called a "Mielophone" (which can read thoughts) from Alisa Seleznyova - a girl that performs experiments with this device and animals. Kolya manages to save the device from the pirates and brings it back to the 20th century. But both pirates and Alisa get there too. Alisa knows where Kolya studies but doesn't know what he looks like. Pirates saw Kolya, but don't know anything about him. Written by Boris Shafir
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Plot Summary
A group of Moscow schoolchildren accidentally activate a time machine and travel to the year 2058. There, they encounter Alisa Selezneva, a girl from the future who is trying to escape from space pirates who are after a mysterious object. Alisa travels back in time to 1984 to retrieve a special device that will help her defeat the pirates.
Critical Reception
Guest from the Future was a highly popular and influential Soviet children's science fiction television miniseries. It was celebrated for its imaginative storyline, engaging characters, and positive themes, becoming a cultural phenomenon among Soviet youth. Its portrayal of a hopeful future and themes of friendship and courage resonated widely.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative science fiction concepts for its time.
Loved for the strong and intelligent portrayal of the young protagonist, Alisa.
Appreciated as a wholesome and exciting adventure for children.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available in English for this Soviet-era production.
Fun Fact
The character of Alisa Selezneva was based on a character from Kir Bulychev's popular children's science fiction novels, specifically the 'Alice's Travels' series.
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