When the Trees Were Tall is a 1961 Soviet romantic drama film directed by Lev Kulidzhanov. The film was screened at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. This film happened to be one of the first for Yuri Nikulin. This was also one of the most significant role for Inna Gulaya's career, female lead role performer in this film. It was also Lydmila Chursina's debut film.