Steppe Gods (2026)
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
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Cast
- Ostap Rimmen - Петька
- Junsuke Kinoshita - Хиротаро
- Svetlana Ivanova - мать Петьки
- Pavel Chinaryov - Одинцов
- Vladimir Steklov - дед Артём
- Nikita Kologrivyy - Митька
- Darya Ekamasova - Алёнка
- Natalya Pavlenkova - Потапиха
- Alina Khodzhevanova - мать Валерки
- Olga Lapshina - бабка Дарья
Screenplay
- Mikhail Zubko (Screenplay)
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Oleg Asadulin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steppe Gods about?
- 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.
- Who directed Steppe Gods?
- Steppe Gods was directed by Oleg Asadulin.
- Who stars in Steppe Gods?
- Steppe Gods stars Ostap Rimmen, Junsuke Kinoshita, Svetlana Ivanova, Pavel Chinaryov, Vladimir Steklov, Nikita Kologrivyy.