Karuza

Karuza (2025)

DramaWarFamily

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.

Director: Ivan Kharatyan

Casts

	Svetlana Ivanova as
	Ivan Kolesnikov as
	Mark‑Malik Murashkin as Mitya / Vitya
	Mariya Abramova as Toma
	Aleksandr Baluev as
	Konstantin Adaev as
	Yuri Stepanov as
	Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich as
	Sergey Migitsko as
	Anna Sokolovich as Valya
	Andrey Kharybin as
	Dean Mayer as
	Andrey Shchyotkin as Hans
	Daria Delberg as
	Sofia Delberg as
	Elisey Chuchilin as Young Mitya
	Taisiya Abramova as
	Oleg Farafonov as Young Sergey
	Dmitriy Kharatyan as
	Marina Mayko as
	Aleksey Maklakov as
	Oleg Taktarov as
	Sergey Bagirov as
	Natalia Aladko as
	Zinaida Zubkova as
	Anna Semenyako as
	Andrey Perepechko as
	Sergey Vlasov as
	Anatoliy Golub as
	Aleksandr Zakharchenko as (uncredited)
	Эльдар Черкин as (uncredited)
	Andrey Marinovich as (uncredited)

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