
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
Svetlana Ivanova
Elisey Chuchilinas Young Mitya
Oleg Farafonovas Young Sergey
Эльдар Черкинas (uncredited)
Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich
Anna Sokolovichas Valya
Dmitriy Kharatyan
Dean Mayer
Marina Mayko
Aleksey Maklakov
Zinaida Zubkova
Anatoliy Golub
Mark‑Malik Murashkinas Mitya / Vitya
Oleg Taktarov
Aleksandr Zakharchenkoas (uncredited)
Ivan Kolesnikov
Sergey Vlasov
Konstantin Adaev
Sergey Migitsko
Andrey Kharybin
Sergey Bagirov
Mariya Abramovaas Toma
Aleksandr Baluev
Andrey Shchyotkinas Hans
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