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