Karuza

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Svetlana Ivanova

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Ivan Kolesnikov

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Mark-Malik Murashkin

Mitya / Vitya

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Mariya Abramova

Toma

Age : 17 | Popularity : 7%

Aleksandr Baluev

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Konstantin Adaev

Age : N/A | Popularity : 20%

Yury Stepanov

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Ivan Kharatyan
Writing	Creative Producer	Artem Kavaleryan
	Writer	Andrey Zhitkov
Camera	Director of Photography	Eduard Melnikov
Sound	Original Music Composer	Polina Tiunel
Editing	Editor	Mikhail Klimov
Production	Production Executive	Evgeniy Arendarevich Olga Shalik Yulia Romanova
	Executive Producer	Rafael Minasbekyan Sergey Bagirov
	Co-Producer	Dmitriy Kharatyan
Art	Production Design	Natalya Navoenko
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