
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 Shchyotkin
Hans

Elisey Chuchilin
Young Mitya

Dmitriy Kharatyan

Sergey Bagirov

Aleksandr Baluev

Sergey Migitsko

Anatoliy Golub

Mark‑Malik Murashkin
Mitya / Vitya

Anna Sokolovich
Valya

Andrey Kharybin

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Oleg Farafonov
Young Sergey

Oleg Taktarov

Aleksey Maklakov

Эльдар Черкин
(uncredited)

Sergey Vlasov

Svetlana Ivanova

Ivan Kolesnikov

Konstantin Adaev

Marina Mayko

Zinaida Zubkova

Mariya Abramova
Toma

Dean Mayer

Aleksandr Zakharchenko
(uncredited)