Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll

Nastya and her grandmother begin their journey to St. Petersburg, leaving Pirate and Yoko at a dog hotel in Samara. The dogs resist being left behind but eventually settle in, while two thieves in the city map out targets among the pampered pet owners. The stage is set for parallel adventures: a hopeful escape for Nastya and a predatory plan for the thieves.

Two thieves, Makar and Lekha, outline a sharp, low-risk plan to break into the homes of the pampered dogs. They move with quiet confidence, selecting high-value targets and calculating their chances for a quick score. Nastya’s family home is among the targets they eye.

The dogs resist being left behind and slip out from the hotel, launching a citywide spree of eating, playing, and curling up on their masters' beds whenever they please. They roam the streets of Samara with their familiar energy and curiosity. The scene contrasts with the thieves' calculated approach across town.

The thieves move door to door with predatory confidence, arriving at Nastya’s family home in Samara and drawing closer to the pampered pet owners. They scope out the houses where the dogs live and the families inside. The tension intensifies as the planned thefts draw near.

To make it seem like someone is home, Pirate and Yoko flip on the TV from the dog hotel, creating a plausible distraction for the would-be intruders. The ruse buys time and reshapes the thieves’ approach. The dogs’ protective instinct underscores the danger faced by Nastya’s family.

Nastya and her grandmother are delayed at the airport, detained for a while before authorities schedule them for the next flight. They cling to hope and try to contact hotel staff for reassurance. The delays complicate the already tense situation surrounding the Samara incidents.

Nastya makes a bold escape and travels toward St. Petersburg, aiming to reunite with her dogs and grandmother. She leaves the authorities to handle the moment back at the airport. The journey resumes with renewed determination.

Nastya makes her way back to the dogs—and toward the criminals—reigniting the tense balance in Samara. The confrontation between the family, dogs, and thieves tightens as events converge. The risk escalates as emotions run high.

The criminals seize Nastya during their flight from the confrontation, pulling her into danger. The abduction shifts the tension from a standoff to a desperate rescue mission. The dogs and family brace for what comes next.

The trio attempts to flee in a van, but Pirate launches a fierce attack that causes the wagon to capsize beside a patrol car. The dogs play a pivotal role in slowing the criminals as police close in. The immediate danger gives way to a controlled intervention.

Police intervene, bringing the criminals to heel as Nastya, her family, and the dogs are finally safe. The thieves face arrest and the immediate threat to the group ends. The whole family can breathe a moment of relief.

Nastya, her family, and the dogs celebrate the New Year together in a rare moment of relief after the harrowing ordeal. The homecoming affirms resilience and the bond between people and pets. The city looks forward to a fresh start despite the danger they faced.

The film hints at the robbers' futures beyond this story, teasing their fates in Yolki 5. Makar is shown being released while Lekha bears the blame, and Makar even finds work as a salesperson. The closing beat leaves audiences with a sense of consequences and what’s to come.