Film

Karuza

2025 · 1h 36m · Drama · War · Family

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.

Svetlana Ivanova

Ivan Kolesnikov

Mark‑Malik Murashkin

Mitya / Vitya

Mariya Abramova

Toma

Aleksandr Baluev

Konstantin Adaev

Yuri Stepanov

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Sergey Migitsko

Anna Sokolovich

Valya

Andrey Kharybin

Dean Mayer

Andrey Shchyotkin

Hans

Daria Delberg

Sofia Delberg

Elisey Chuchilin

Young Mitya

• Ivan KharatyanDirector
• Andrey ZhitkovWriter
• Rafael MinasbekyanExecutive Producer
• Sergey BagirovExecutive Producer
• Eduard MelnikovDirector of Photography
• Polina TiunelOriginal Music Composer
• Mikhail KlimovEditor

Release date

April 24, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

Russian

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Drama, War, Family