Recommended for age 8 and over. "The Soviet Cinema has long been noted for its excellent works designed for young audiences, works which manage to combine a whimsical visual flair with traditional motifs taken from popular folklore. Believe it or Not follows the exploits of three characters-a peasant, a blacksmith and a soldier-as each sets out on the 'highway of life' in search of happiness. There is little dialogue, lots of rousing and often hilarious songs, and a generous share of slapstick comedy." -Richard Peña Describing his own film, director Ovcharov said, "The Russian people are fond of jokes. Believe it or Not is a series of old anecdotes for adults with traditional folk characters...I believe that the film is about the childhood of humanity, the price of ingenuousness, and about our ability to amuse ourselves while looking for ways to lead meaningful lives."