
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

Andrey Kharybin

Dmitriy Kharatyan

Oleg Taktarov

Konstantin Adaev

Sergey Migitsko

Anna Sokolovich
Valya

Aleksandr Zakharchenko
(uncredited)

Эльдар Черкин
(uncredited)

Dean Mayer

Andrey Shchyotkin
Hans

Mariya Abramova
Toma

Zinaida Zubkova

Oleg Farafonov
Young Sergey

Sergey Vlasov

Svetlana Ivanova

Mark‑Malik Murashkin
Mitya / Vitya

Elisey Chuchilin
Young Mitya

Ivan Kolesnikov

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Sergey Bagirov

Anatoliy Golub

Aleksandr Baluev

Marina Mayko

Aleksey Maklakov