Karuza

The story

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

S Svetlana Ivanova I Ivan Kolesnikov M Mark‑Malik MurashkinMitya / Vitya M Mariya AbramovaToma A Aleksandr Baluev K Konstantin Adaev Y Yuri Stepanov S Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich S Sergey Migitsko A Anna SokolovichValya A Andrey Kharybin D Dean Mayer

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A Andrey ShchyotkinHans D Daria Delberg S Sofia Delberg E Elisey ChuchilinYoung Mitya T Taisiya Abramova O Oleg FarafonovYoung Sergey D Dmitriy Kharatyan M Marina Mayko A Aleksey Maklakov O Oleg Taktarov S Sergey Bagirov N Natalia Aladko Z Zinaida Zubkova A Anna Semenyako A Andrey Perepechko S Sergey Vlasov A Anatoliy Golub A Aleksandr Zakharchenko(uncredited) Э Эльдар Черкин(uncredited) A Andrey Marinovich(uncredited)