
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

Sergey Vlasov

Mariya Abramova
Toma

Anna Sokolovich
Valya

Oleg Farafonov
Young Sergey

Sergey Bagirov

Zinaida Zubkova

Ivan Kolesnikov

Aleksandr Baluev

Dmitriy Kharatyan

Aleksey Maklakov

Svetlana Ivanova

Oleg Taktarov

Anatoliy Golub

Konstantin Adaev

Andrey Kharybin

Andrey Shchyotkin
Hans

Mark‑Malik Murashkin
Mitya / Vitya

Dean Mayer

Marina Mayko

Aleksandr Zakharchenko
(uncredited)

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Sergey Migitsko

Elisey Chuchilin
Young Mitya

Эльдар Черкин
(uncredited)