Palma 2

Vyacheslav Lazarev leaves his career in commercial aviation and moves his family to the countryside, where life slows to a steady rhythm. He still flies, but in a sturdy, weathered AN-2 that suits a world of dirt roads and open skies. The daily pattern holds until Kolya, the pilot’s son, christens a tiny bear cub Mansur and welcomes it into their fold with a boy’s simple affection. Trouble arrives when Mansur is kidnapped by local poachers, and Palma the loyal sheepdog dashes into action. The dog and cub must find their way home through a forest crowded with wild animals, hunters traps, and unseen dangers. As the Lazarevs join the search, they rediscover what it means to be a family and to stand together when fear tests them.

Directed by Vladimir Kondaurov Palma 2 arrives in 2025 as a family drama rooted in rural life. The project stems from creators Alexandr Domogarov Jr., Ekaterina Mavromatis and Liza Tsyganova and is presented as an original screenplay rather than an adaptation. It leans on intimate performances, practical settings, and a grounded emotional core to tell a story about resilience, loyalty and everyday courage.

Box office data for Palma 2 has not been publicly disclosed and there are no widely reported grosses available yet. The film appears to be finding a modest reception in its early release window.

As of now there are no major awards announced for Palma 2, and the film has yet to surface in major festival conversations. Some early critics note the restrained storytelling and the emphasis on family resilience, companionship, and the quiet bravery of ordinary people and animals when danger closes in.

Reception and themes center on loyalty, mutual care and the strength of the family bond under pressure. The relationship between Palma and Mansur acts as a lens for empathy, showing how animal companionship can illuminate courage, responsibility and the everyday acts that keep a household together.