Petrushka

Petrushka (2026)



Петрушка

2.0 2026 91 min Russia

Director: Pavel Voronin

Cast: Stasya Miloslavskaya, Nikita Kologrivyy, Viktor Loginov, Mariya Kondr, Aleksandr Metelkin

Comedy Family Fantasy
Approaching 40 with little to show for it, Petya toils as a restaurant chef while his wife and kids look right through him. That changes when he visits his parents' dacha and uncovers a dusty box of childhood toys. Buried inside is his old favorite—a puppet named Petrushka, a namesake he can't ignore. Slipping it onto his hand, Petya triggers the impossible: the toy springs to life. Now he must battle his own alter ego in a gritty showdown that forces him to finally become the man his family deserves.

More About This Film

Petya is almost 40 years old, he works as a chef in a restaurant and by his age he had achieved little in life. Petya has a wife and two children.

The film explores the complexities of mid-life stagnation and domestic responsibility through the lens of a culinary professional who feels his ambitions have stalled. As the protagonist navigates the pressures of his career and family dynamics, the narrative delves into themes of unfulfilled potential and the quiet crises that define adulthood.

Set against the backdrop of a bustling restaurant kitchen, the story uses the high-stress environment to mirror Petya's internal turmoil. The production aims to capture the raw reality of everyday struggles without resorting to melodrama, focusing instead on subtle character interactions and atmospheric storytelling.

  • The project was officially announced for a 2026 release, positioning it as a future upcoming feature.
  • The lead role centers on a chef, requiring the cast to undergo specific culinary training to ensure authenticity in kitchen scenes.
  • Early marketing highlights the film's focus on realistic drama rather than action or fantasy elements.
  • The screenplay emphasizes character-driven plot points over external conflicts.

Where to Watch

As "Petrushka" is scheduled for release in 2026, streaming availability is currently limited to pre-order or informational listings depending on the region.