Movie Description
Каруза
(2025)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ivan Kharatyan
- Writer : Andrey Zhitkov
- Editor : Mikhail Klimov
- Cast : Svetlana Ivanova,Ivan Kolesnikov,Mark‑Malik Murashkin,Mariya Abramova,Aleksandr Baluev,Konstantin Adaev,Yuri Stepanov,Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich,Sergey Migitsko,Anna Sokolovich,Andrey Kharybin,Dean Mayer,Andrey Shchyotkin,Daria Delberg,Sofia Delberg,Elisey Chuchilin,Taisiya Abramova,Oleg Farafonov,Dmitriy Kharatyan,Marina Mayko,Aleksey Maklakov,Oleg Taktarov,Sergey Bagirov,Natalia Aladko,Zinaida Zubkova,Anna Semenyako,Andrey Perepechko,Sergey Vlasov,Anatoliy Golub,Aleksandr Zakharchenko,Эльдар Черкин,Andrey Marinovich
Cast
Mitya / Vitya
Toma
Valya
Hans
Young Mitya
Young Sergey
(uncredited)
(uncredited)
(uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleКаруза
Status Released
Release Information
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2025-04-24
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesMirfilm,Cinema Foundation of Russia
Genres
- Drama
- War
- Family
