(2021), also known as Konyok-gorbunok , is a Russian live-action and animated fantasy film directed by Oleg Pogodin . It is a modern adaptation of Pyotr Yershov's classic 1834 fairy tale, The Little Humpbacked Horse , and draws inspiration from various Slavic folk stories. Plot Overview
: Mikhail Yefremov (vocal performance by Sergey Burunov). Upon the Magic Roads (2021)
The story follows (Anton Shagin), a kind-hearted but underestimated young man who is often considered a simpleton by his older brothers. His life changes when he befriends a magical companion, the Little Humpbacked Horse (voiced by Pavel Derevyanko), a small but courageous foal with extraordinary abilities. (2021), also known as Konyok-gorbunok , is a
Together, they are forced to complete a series of seemingly impossible tasks set by a greedy and tyrannical King. These challenges include: Capturing the legendary . Retrieving a lost ring from the depths of the sea. The story follows (Anton Shagin), a kind-hearted but
: The film is notable for its extensive use of high-quality CGI and motion capture technology, provided by the CGF studio. The set design was intended to recreate a vibrant, stylized version of the Tsarist era using elements of Russian Art Nouveau.
: Upon its release on February 18, 2021, it became a massive box-office hit in Russia, grossing over 1.1 billion rubles and becoming one of the highest-grossing film adaptations of Russian literature.