
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 Migitsko

Sergey Bagirov

Эльдар Черкин
(uncredited)

Aleksey Maklakov

Oleg Taktarov

Andrey Shchyotkin
Hans

Zinaida Zubkova

Anatoliy Golub

Svetlana Ivanova

Aleksandr Baluev

Konstantin Adaev

Marina Mayko

Dean Mayer

Oleg Farafonov
Young Sergey

Sergey Vlasov

Aleksandr Zakharchenko
(uncredited)

Mark‑Malik Murashkin
Mitya / Vitya

Mariya Abramova
Toma

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Anna Sokolovich
Valya

Andrey Kharybin

Dmitriy Kharatyan

Ivan Kolesnikov

Elisey Chuchilin
Young Mitya