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