This children's film in the genre of "family cinema" is adapted from the play of the same name by Lyudmila Ulitskaya. The main character, little Grisha, has fallen ill. His dearest wish is for the New Year to come quickly. Only the problem is that it is summer. But all those who love Grisha: his dad and mom, the cat Stick, the spirits of the house, Kirposha and Shmittel, all are ready to do anything to organize a party for Grisha. The film "The Year of the White Elephant" tells of their adventures and the happy ending of the story.
