A Dog Named Palma

A 2021 Russian family drama directed by Alexander Domogarov Jr. The film is based on true events and tells a heartwarming story of a dog's loyalty. The plot revolves around a German Shepherd named Palma, whose owner, forced to travel abroad, leaves her at an airport. The dog remains on the runway, faithfully waiting for her owner’s return for two years. Simultaneously, the story follows nine-year-old Kolya Lazarev (Leonid Basov), who arrives at the airport with his pilot father, Vyacheslav Lazarev (Viktor Dobronravov). Kolya struggles to cope with the loss of his mother and adjust to his new life, but his bond with Palma helps him find companionship and overcome his loneliness. The film also features Valeria Fedorovich as Tatyana, an airport employee who supports Kolya, and Vladimir Ilyin as a kind-hearted technician. "A Dog Named Palma" is a touching tale of loyalty, friendship, and hope, inspired by the true story of a dog that waited for its owner at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport in the 1970s.