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Series Freshness: Feb 04, 2026

Laughter and Grief by the White Sea

Animated almanac of short cartoons produced separately since 1977, based on the Russian Pomors tales,. All cartoons-novellas are united by one character-the narrator grandad Senya.

5Movies
★ 9.3 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Laughter and Grief by the White Sea has evolved significantly over a span of 10 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 7.4/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Laughter and Grief by the White Sea has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Не любо - не слушай standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Не любо - не слушай

Не любо - не слушай

1977★ 9.3SUPER HIT

A series of cartoons based on the stories of northern fairy tales by the writer Stepan Pisakhov. Tall tales and funny fantasies about people living near the Whi...

2
The Magic Ring

The Magic Ring

1979★ 7.8SUPER HIT

Vanya has no money at all, and he gave away his last piece of clothing to save some poor animals. Now he has a cat, a dog, and a snake living in his house. But ...

3
Arkhangelsk Stories

Arkhangelsk Stories

1986★ 7.8SUPER HIT

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4
Laughter and Grief by the White Sea

Laughter and Grief by the White Sea

1987★ 7.3HIT

A celebration of the culture of the Pomors who live around the White Sea....

5
Pomor True Story

Pomor True Story

1987★ 4.8AVERAGE

Andrian and Ivan are two brother-sailors who worked in Arkhangelsk as a carved artists. And so, at the end of August they decided, like loons, to go to the isla...

Common Questions about Laughter and Grief by the White Sea

How many movies are in the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea?

There are currently 5 movies in the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea, starting from Не любо - не слушай to the latest release, Laughter and Grief by the White Sea.

What is the best order to watch the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea?

The best way to watch the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea is usually in release order: starting with Не любо - не слушай and ending with Laughter and Grief by the White Sea. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Laughter and Grief by the White Sea?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Не любо - не слушай in this franchise.