Doggie

What it’s about

Andrey's dog disappears, taking his sense of purpose with it. He drifts through the city alone, hunting without result. A young woman shows up at his flat and suggests she could take the animal's place for money. Initially he rejects the idea, but when misery becomes unbearable he consents, and a bizarre chapter opens.

What hooks you

Slava Ross wrote, directed, and produced the film, which features Maria Matsel and Aleksandr Ustyugov. The catalogue's short description frames it as a melodrama asking whether a person can be as loyal as a dog.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like intimate character studies where grief leads to strange bargains, and who enjoy slow-burning tension built on emotional desperation.