
Karuza
Каруза
Release: 2025-04-24·Runtime: 96m
DramaWarFamily
Based on true events, this tale follows the extraordinary bond between a boy and his dog in besieged Leningrad. In 1939, young Mitya finds joy in the companionship of his loyal dog, Karuza. Their idyllic life is shattered when World War II erupts, plunging Leningrad into a brutal siege where starvation looms over its residents. As despair grips the city, Karuza with her keen instincts and unwavering courage ventures into the perilous streets to scavenge for food. Inspired by Karuza’s remarkable bravery, Mitya decides to join her. Together, they are forging a path through despair and hopelessness. However, their efforts take a dangerous turn when they are discovered by German soldiers during one fateful outing.
Production Countries
Russia
Production Companies
Mirfilm
Cinema Foundation of Russia
Cast
Marina Mayko
Zinaida Zubkova
Ivan Kolesnikov
Mark‑Malik Murashkinas Mitya / Vitya
Oleg Taktarov
Sergey Bagirov
Aleksandr Zakharchenkoas (uncredited)
Oleg Farafonovas Young Sergey
Aleksey Maklakov
Mariya Abramovaas Toma
Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich
Elisey Chuchilinas Young Mitya
Anatoliy Golub
Konstantin Adaev
Sergey Migitsko
Aleksandr Baluev
Dean Mayer
Dmitriy Kharatyan
Sergey Vlasov
Andrey Kharybin
Эльдар Черкинas (uncredited)
Andrey Shchyotkinas Hans
Svetlana Ivanova
Anna Sokolovichas Valya
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