Growing up is hard, no matter where you live. Whether in the US, Sweden, Italy or the suburbs of Moscow, being an adolescent is never fun. The former Soviet Union capital is where young director Valeriya Gai Germanika introduces us to Katya, Zhanna and Vika, three girls getting ready for the big school disco on Saturday. Great plans are being made for the party. But then Katya, the lippiest of the three, insults a teacher. As a result, the whole disco runs the risk of being cancelled. Knowing that her abusive father will beat her up because of this, the rebellious youngster decides to not return home. Inseparable at first, the girls’ friendship is truly tested by Katya’s behavior. Their lives get more and more complicated, both at home and at school, where the never-ending popularity contest goes on. Who will finish last?

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