Steppe Gods

Степные боги

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.

Director

Oleg Asadulin

Screenplay

Mikhail Zubko

Status

Released

Release date

20/06/2026

Original language

Russian