Older Sister is a Soviet feature film, shot in 1966, Georgy Natanson on the play by Aleksandr Volodin My older sister.

Plot

In Leningrad, two orphaned sisters, Nadya and Lida Ryazayeva, live with their uncle, Ukhov. Nadya works at a construction site while studying at a technical school, and Lida is a high school student. The narrative begins with philosophical debates about happiness, contrasting Lida's belief in the joy of labor for others with her personal dissatisfaction. Complications arise when a misunderstanding involving Nadya and a man named Ogorodnikov brings conflict and embarrassment. Meanwhile, Lida, encouraged by Nadya’s unwavering belief in her talent, attempts to enter a theatrical school but fails. Nadya unexpectedly impresses the selection committee with her knowledge of Stanislavski's work, earning a place herself. Despite this, she agrees with her uncle's practical advice to focus on her job and studies, shelving her theatrical aspirations for her sister’s well-being.