The lineup for the film Tour with Ivanushki has been revealed by the production team and confirmed to socialbites.ca via the press service of the KION online cinema. The cast list blends established performers with members of the popular boy band Ivanushki International, signaling a musical comedy that aims to blend humor, nostalgia, and live musical moments for fans across North America. The project showcases a balance of seasoned actors and music icons, underscoring the movie’s appeal to audiences who grew up with the group and new viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment.
Among the starring actors are Agata Muceniece, Roman Mayakin, Olga Sukhareva, Roman Kurtsyn, and Anna Peskova. In addition, the soloists Kirill Andreev, Andrey Grigoriev-Appolonov, and Kirill Turichenko of Ivanushki International will join the film, bringing authentic performance energy and a direct link to the band’s enduring popularity. This cross-collaboration promises a blend of acting craft and musical presence, giving the film a vibrant, concert-like texture that fans often crave in a screen experience.
The plot follows three friends who cherished Ivanushki International as children and decide to embark on a southern Russian tour to chase long-held dreams, hoping to reconnect with a sense of carefree youth while navigating the realities of adult life. The narrative frame allows for moments of friendship, self-discovery, and music-driven escapades, set against a backdrop of picturesque stops across the country. The production schedule aims to bring the film to theaters before extending its reach to KION’s online cinema platform, offering multiple viewing avenues for diverse audiences.
Musical highlights will include a collection of Ivanushki’s recognizable hits—Sky, Clouds, Ring, Drop of Light, Somewhere, Doll, Roar, Run, Run, and Poplar Fluff—woven into the story to emphasize emotional arcs and character development. Filming is planned across several coastal and resort towns, with locations identified in Rostov, Krasnodar, Anapa, Gelendzhik, and Sochi. The production’s promotional materials carry the slogan The children have just grown, which echoes the film’s themes of maturation, memory, and the enduring pull of music from youth. — source: KION online cinema press release