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Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 86 mins · Russian
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Directed by
Maksim Sveshnikov
Starring
Pyotr Fyodorov, Andrey Fedortsov, Yan Tsapnik, Andrey Merzlikin, Galina Konshina, Anna Chipovskaya

A funny story about the adventures of a two hairy friends familiar from the “Six Degrees of Celebration” series.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Categories
  6. 6 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Departure from Samara for St. Petersburg

    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.

    When
    start of journey
    Where
    Samara (dog hotel)

  2. Thieves plot to rob wealthy dog owners

    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.

    When
    before Nastya's departure
    Where
    Samara

  3. Dogs escape the hotel and roam Samara

    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.

    When
    shortly after being left at the hotel
    Where
    Samara

  4. Thieves reach Nastya’s family home

    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.

    When
    during the break-in window
    Where
    Nastya’s family home, Samara

  5. Dogs distract burglars by turning on the TV

    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.

    When
    during the burglars’ activity
    Where
    Samara (dog hotel)

  6. Nastya and grandmother face airport delays

    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.

    When
    airport delay
    Where
    Samara airport

  7. Nastya makes a bold escape to St. Petersburg

    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.

    When
    after the delay
    Where
    En route to St. Petersburg

  8. Nastya returns to the Samara scene

    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.

    When
    upon return
    Where
    Samara

  9. Nastya is abducted by the criminals

    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.

    When
    during the getaway
    Where
    Samara

  10. The van escape and police intervention

    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.

    When
    during the escape
    Where
    On a Samara street near a patrol car

  11. Police capture the thieves and rescue Nastya

    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.

    When
    after the crash
    Where
    Samara street / arrest location

  12. New Year relief and reunion

    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.

    When
    New Year
    Where
    Samara

  13. Foreshadowed fate of the robbers (Yolki 5 setup)

    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.

    When
    post-credits / future teaser
    Where
    Yolki film universe

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:45

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Timeline questions answered

Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Paws, Bones & Rock’n’roll (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Pirate and Yoko escape from the dog hotel?

The dogs were reluctant about being left at the hotel and resisted being separated from their owner Nastya. They escaped because they preferred their usual routine of roaming the city, eating freely, and sleeping on their master's bed rather than staying confined at the facility.

  • pirate
  • yoko
  • dog hotel
  • escape
  • samara
Q2

How did the dogs know to turn on the TV to distract the thieves?

Pirate and Yoko used their protective instinct to guard Nastya's family home. While roaming the city, they entered the house and flipped on the TV to create the illusion that someone was home, which discouraged the thieves from breaking in.

  • dogs
  • tv
  • distraction
  • thieves
  • burglary
Q3

Why was Nastya detained at the airport?

Nastya and her grandmother were delayed and detained at the Samara airport for an unspecified period. Authorities scheduled them for the next flight rather than allowing them to proceed immediately, which kept them from reaching their destination as planned.

  • nastya
  • airport
  • detained
  • delay
  • grandmother
Q4

How did Pirate help catch the thieves after they kidnapped Nastya?

When the thieves attempted to flee in a van with abducted Nastya, Pirate launched a fierce attack that caused the vehicle to capsize beside a patrol car. This crucial intervention slowed the criminals long enough for police to arrive and arrest them.

  • pirate
  • van
  • attack
  • police
  • rescue
  • nastya
Q5

What happened to Makar and Lekha after their arrest?

After being caught, Makar and Lekha faced consequences that were later revealed in Yolki 5. Makar was released from prison and found work as a salesperson, while Lekha took the blame for both and served a longer sentence. The post-credits scene also showed Makar selling a penguin to Boris Vorobyov.

  • makar
  • lekha
  • prison
  • yolki-5
  • arrest
Q6

Why did the thieves target homes with pampered dogs?

Makar and Lekha specifically selected wealthy dog owners as their targets because they calculated these homes would contain valuable items. The pampered pets lived in comfortable homes with likely valuable possessions, making them attractive targets for a quick score.

  • thieves
  • dogs
  • robbery
  • targets
  • wealthy
Q7

How did Nastya manage to escape and return to Samara?

After being delayed at the airport, Nastya made a bold escape and found her own way to travel from St. Petersburg back to Samara. She left the authorities to manage the situation at the airport and headed directly toward her dogs and family despite the obstacles.

  • nastya
  • escape
  • st-petersburg
  • samara
  • return
Q8

Is this movie connected to the Six Degrees of Celebration series?

Yes, the movie features characters Nastya, Pirate, and Yoko who are familiar from the Six Degrees of Celebration film series. This film serves as an adventure featuring these established characters in a standalone story.

  • six degrees
  • celebration
  • series
  • characters
  • nastya

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