Space Dogs 2

Space Dogs 2

Year: 2014

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Russian

Directors: Inna Evlannikova, Aleksander Khramtsov

FamilyAdventureComedyAnimation

A teenage canine astronaut named Pushok sets out on an extraordinary journey to locate his missing father. He bravely stows away on a rocket ship bound for the moon, where he unexpectedly reunites with his mother and encounters a tough monkey and a baby alien. Facing challenges together, this unlikely team of furry heroes discovers the importance of teamwork while searching for Pushok’s dad in a lunar adventure.

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1

Stray Dogs Capture in Moscow

In 1960 Moscow, a man hunts dogs, attempting to catch a stray terrier mix named Strelka, who escapes with her friend Lenny the rat. Strelka digs for bones while Lenny goes to a payphone to get some money, highlighting their attempts to survive on the streets. The scene sets the stage for the dogs' lives before becoming part of the space program.

1960 Moscow
2

The Rocket Incident and Meet the Strays

Belka, a Samoyed, flies in a rocket but loses control and crashes onto a payphone where Lenny is seeking coins. She is soon joined by other stray dogs: Bula, Mula, Pirate, and Strelka, after they are all caught by the strange man. This marks the dogs' involuntary entry into the Soviet space program ecosystem.

Shortly after the rocket crash Circus and streets of Moscow
3

Training at Baikonur

The stray dogs are taken to a Soviet space program training center at Baikonur. Kazbek, a German Shepherd trainer, begins selecting the best dogs for space flight among Bula, Mula, Lenny, Belka, and Strelka. The competition intensifies as the dogs undergo rigorous training.

One month before launch Baikonur
4

Selection of the Spaceflight Crew

Initially, Bula and Mula are chosen for the space flight, but during final training, Lenny is selected first, with Belka and Strelka coming in second and third. Lenny, Belka, and Strelka form the final crew to go to space due to their top performance, despite Belka and Strelka's desire to stay.

Final training day Baikonur
5

Launch and Space Mission

The selected dogs are launched into space. During the mission, they see passing objects, mistaking them for other space dogs. A meteorite shower hits the rocket, causing a fire, and Kazbek stows away on the flight to assist her crew.

During the spaceflight Orbit, aboard the rocket
6

Fire in Space and Rescue

The rocket's damage results in a fire that endangers the crew. Belka bravely jumps into the driver's seat to fight the fire while Strelka helps herd the meteorites away. Kazbek confesses his love for Belka as they battle the crisis together.

During the emergency Inside the rocket
7

Return to Earth

Following their heroic actions, Belka, Strelka, Lenny, and Kazbek manage to steer the rocket back to Earth. They survive the ordeal and receive a hero's welcome, with media and public admiration for their space journey.

Upon re-entry Earth
8

Secrecy and Propaganda

The authorities decide to keep Kazbek's presence in space a secret to maintain Soviet propaganda. Despite their achievements, the dogs' role in the mission remains partially hidden from the public, highlighting Cold War era restrictions.

After return Soviet Union
9

Post-Mission Lives

Strelka returns to live with her mother, while Belka becomes a circus star, performing with her repaired rocket. Kazbek continues his life with Belka, and everyone lives happily, with their stories becoming legendary tales of bravery and adventure.

After their space missions Moscow, Circus, and home
10

The Present and Pushok's Story

A man in black delivers a small cage containing Pushok, a dog from the Soviet space program, to U.S. President John F. Kennedy, as a gift from Khrushchev. He recounts the story of the dogs' journey, with other Kennedy pets skeptical until they notice the Cosmonaut Patch.

Present day White House
11

Strelka's Reflection and Kazbek's Love

Strelka, now at home, reflects on her space journey and the stars where her father Sirius resides. Kazbek confesses his love for Belka, and they continue their life together, symbolizing hope and remembrance of their adventures.

After returning from space Home of Strelka and Belka
12

End Credits and Archive Footage

The film concludes with end credits showing authentic archive footage of the Soviet space program, highlighting the real-life heroes behind these legendary space dogs and their groundbreaking missions.

During end credits Various locations via footage

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