1986 · 0h 10m · Animation
Genres: Animation
The animation film is based on an old Russian ballad of how an evil wizard-werewolf hated his son, seeing no inclination to evil in him, and sent him to his death. He orders his son to return only "when the sand sprouts" (which is what the film's title is).
Director: Galina Barinova
Writers: Anatoliy Petrov
Cinematography: Mikhail Druyan