
Karuza
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.
Cast

Dmitriy Kharatyan

Marina Mayko

Эльдар Черкин
(uncredited)

Oleg Taktarov

Oleg Farafonov
Young Sergey

Anatoliy Golub

Zinaida Zubkova

Aleksandr Zakharchenko
(uncredited)

Aleksey Maklakov

Sergey Bagirov

Anna Sokolovich
Valya

Mark‑Malik Murashkin
Mitya / Vitya

Sergey Vlasov

Ivan Kolesnikov

Aleksandr Baluev

Konstantin Adaev

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Elisey Chuchilin
Young Mitya

Mariya Abramova
Toma

Sergey Migitsko

Dean Mayer

Andrey Shchyotkin
Hans

Svetlana Ivanova

Andrey Kharybin