Karuza
Каруза
Release: 2025-04-24
·Runtime: 96m
Drama
War
Family
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
Cast
Ivan Kolesnikov
Anna Sokolovich
as Valya
Marina Mayko
Zinaida Zubkova
Konstantin Adaev
Andrey Shchyotkin
as Hans
Aleksey Maklakov
Svetlana Ivanova
Mark-Malik Murashkin
as Mitya / Vitya
Aleksandr Baluev
Sergey Migitsko
Oleg Farafonov
as Young Sergey
Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich
Эльдар Черкин
as (uncredited)
Andrey Kharybin
Oleg Taktarov
Dean Mayer
Elisey Chuchilin
as Young Mitya
Sergey Bagirov
Aleksandr Zakharchenko
as (uncredited)
Sergey Vlasov
Anatoliy Golub
Mariya Abramova
as Toma
Dmitriy Kharatyan
