Laika (played by Helena Dvořáková) is a protagonist in Laika.
Protagonist of the film, a street dog from Baikonur captured for the Soviet space program. She smuggles her puppies into the launch rocket, travels to planet Qem, and leads the animal inhabitants in defending their new home against human hunters. Yuri Leftkin (played by Karel Zima) is a protagonist in Laika.
Soviet cosmonaut sent to the Moon who accidentally crashes on planet Qem. Initially befriends the animals but soon invents a freezer gun to hunt the natives for meat. Survives a fall into a furnace and later allies with an American astronaut to continue the hunt. Queerneck (played by Petr Čtvrtníček) appears in Laika.
A native of planet Qem who welcomes and guides the arriving spacefaring animals. His life is threatened by Yuri Leftkin's hunting, prompting the animal resistance to intervene. Ham / Cow (played by Jan Vondráček) appears in Laika.
American animal astronaut launched in response to Laika's mission. Arrives on Qem and joins the animal resistance, fighting alongside Laika to stop the human hunters. Neil Knockout (played by Miroslav Táborský) appears in Laika.
American astronaut dispatched to Qem after the initial animal missions. Joins Yuri Leftkin in hunting the planet's natives but is ultimately outsmarted by Laika, resulting in both hunters freezing each other. Professor Vorolev / Pig (played by Robert Nebřenský) appears in Laika.
Soviet scientist responsible for capturing Laika and preparing her for the space program. Represents the human exploitation of animals during the early Cold War space race. Assistant Tossoff (played by Jan Budař) appears in Laika.
The assistant to Professor Vorolev, involved in the logistical and scientific preparation of Laika for her space journey. Plays a minor role in the film's opening act.
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Characters
Laika
(played by Helena Dvořáková) — protagonist
Protagonist of the film, a street dog from Baikonur captured for the Soviet space program. She smuggles her puppies into the launch rocket, travels to planet Qem, and leads the animal inhabitants in d...
Yuri Leftkin
(played by Karel Zima) — protagonist
Soviet cosmonaut sent to the Moon who accidentally crashes on planet Qem. Initially befriends the animals but soon invents a freezer gun to hunt the natives for meat. Survives a fall into a furnace an...
Queerneck
(played by Petr Čtvrtníček) — supporting
A native of planet Qem who welcomes and guides the arriving spacefaring animals. His life is threatened by Yuri Leftkin's hunting, prompting the animal resistance to intervene.
Ham / Cow
(played by Jan Vondráček) — supporting
American animal astronaut launched in response to Laika's mission. Arrives on Qem and joins the animal resistance, fighting alongside Laika to stop the human hunters.
Neil Knockout
(played by Miroslav Táborský) — supporting
American astronaut dispatched to Qem after the initial animal missions. Joins Yuri Leftkin in hunting the planet's natives but is ultimately outsmarted by Laika, resulting in both hunters freezing eac...
Professor Vorolev / Pig
(played by Robert Nebřenský) — supporting
Soviet scientist responsible for capturing Laika and preparing her for the space program. Represents the human exploitation of animals during the early Cold War space race.
Assistant Tossoff
(played by Jan Budař) — supporting
The assistant to Professor Vorolev, involved in the logistical and scientific preparation of Laika for her space journey. Plays a minor role in the film's opening act.
Key Relationships
Yuri Leftkin → Ham / Cow
(Conflict Predator)
Assistant Tossoff → Laika
(Professional Handler & Subject)
Professor Vorolev / Pig → Laika
(Professional Handler & Subject)
A satirical animated film exploring the Cold War space race through the eyes of animals, culminating in a survival battle against human greed and militarism.
Plot Progression
The Soviet Launch
Arrival on Qem
The Predator's Hunt
The Freeze-Off Climax
Directed by Aurel Klimt
Laika (2017) · 5.4/10 · animation, comedy, science-fiction
