Russia / May 21, 2026
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In the summer of 1945, between the Victory over Germany and the war with Japan, 10-year-old Petka from a Far Eastern village tries to save a dying friend from a mysterious illness. But the only one who can help him is the Japanese prisoner Hirotaro from a military camp nearby. Petka and Hirotaro will have to find a common language, trust each other and call for help not only science, but even ancient spirits.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Natalya Pavlenkova | Потапиха |
| Alina Khodzhevanova | мать Валерки |
| Olga Lapshina | бабка Дарья |
| Sergey Gruzinov | Лёнька Козырь |
| Yakov Shamshin | ефрейтор Соколов |
| Sergei Staikin | Валерка |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Степные боги |
| Original language | Pусский (RU) |
| Spoken languages | Pусский |
| Production countries | Russia |
| Status | In Production |
| Production companies | Salt Film Studio |
| Release date | 21 maggio 2026 |
| Writer | Mikhail Zubko |
| Cinematography | Mikhail Kelim |
| Assistant directors | Oleg Asadulin |
| Camera operators | Mikhail Kelim |
| Additional photography | Mikhail Kelim |
| Production design | Petr Sverdlov |
| Art direction | Petr Sverdlov |
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| Set decoration | Petr Sverdlov |
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