A talking horse in space? Lithuania said 'hold my kvass' and made cinematic history.
This family-friendly story about love, unity, and life's wisdom follows the brave horse Dominykas, who embarks on a cosmic odyssey in search of a magical gemstone capable of saving his beloved Rugiagele from the freezing winter cold. Visiting the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planets, Dominykas gains new friends along the way and together they discover the power of love, friendship, and courage-qualities essential for overcoming any challenge.
Production
Lithuanian animation proving small countries dream big.
Writing
Horse philosophy somehow hits harder than Pixar.
Director
Vytautas V. Landsbergis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dominykas is based on a beloved Lithuanian children's book character created by director Vytautas V. Landsbergis, essentially serving as the Baltic Bambi for multiple generations.
The magical gemstone quest deliberately mirrors Lithuanian pagan traditions where amber (sourced from the Baltic coast) was considered tears of the sea goddess Jurate—here reimagined as cosmic salvation.
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