My Friend Nerpa
Мой друг нерпа
Synopsis
11-year-old Vadim is withdrawn and lonely, his parents are getting divorced. Mom leaves Vadim with his grandfather on Lake Baikal for the whole summer. On the shore of the lake, Vadim gets acquainted with an unusual animal — the Baikal seal. The seal will help the boy find friends and save his parents' marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Yakutsk International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vyacheslav Butukhanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vyacheslav Butukhanov, Boris Galkin
- Original Score
- Mikhail Dubovik
- Original Title
- Мой друг нерпа
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- ВАБ Синема
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vyacheslav Butukhanov
Vyacheslav Butukhanov, Boris Galkin
Mikhail Dubovik
Oleg Krasin
Vyacheslav Butukhanov, Elvira Dorzhieva
Department Leadership Roster
Vyacheslav Butukhanov
Director
Vyacheslav Butukhanov
Producer
Elvira Dorzhieva
Producer
Vyacheslav Butukhanov
Writer
Oleg Krasin
Director of Photography
Mikhail Dubovik
Original Music Composer
Vyacheslav Butukhanov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend Nerpa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Friend Nerpa about?
11-year-old Vadim is withdrawn and lonely, his parents are getting divorced. Mom leaves Vadim with his grandfather on Lake Baikal for the whole summer. On the shore of the lake, Vadim gets acquainted with an unusual animal — the Baikal seal. The seal will help the boy find friends and save his parents' marriage.
Who directed My Friend Nerpa?
My Friend Nerpa was directed by Vyacheslav Butukhanov.
Who stars in My Friend Nerpa?
The principal cast of My Friend Nerpa includes Boris Galkin, Dmitry Bednov, Bulat Tsyrendorzhiev, Anastasia Turusheva, Evgeny Mordvin.
When was My Friend Nerpa released and how long is it?
My Friend Nerpa was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend Nerpa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend Nerpa was composed by Mikhail Dubovik.