Like many of the ones directed by Nosyrev, I find this cartoon to be very charming. Although I think that once upon a time, I would have been a bit bothered by all of the kids being naked at the beach at the beginning. :) This is a different boy than his famous Antoshka, but not really. Though apparently aimed at very young viewers, I think he succeeds in making it fun to watch for adults as well. For me, it has some of the same charm as many scenes from Hayao Miyazaki's "Ponyo" - in that it follows a young child through the world as he navigates it on his own terms, in a way that feels true to life.