«Shapoklyak Without a Name» — a story about a young Shapoklyak, who is just beginning to become the heroine we know from childhood. She loves to play mischief and is certain she knows exactly who she is. But one day, the familiar world stops playing by her rules.

When the city stops reacting to her mischief, the young Shapoklyak finds herself on its mysterious underside. There, an encounter with a strange creature makes her wonder, for the first time, who she truly is.

A young Shapoklyak cheerfully strolls through the city, whistling a familiar tune and playing small pranks on passersby. The city moves around her like a giant set piece on a conveyor belt, and Shapoklyak feels like she’s in control. But one day, she receives a strange message: «Did you lose anything, Shapoklyak?»

Here, she encounters a mysterious creature that initially frightens her but gradually draws her into the game. As they grow closer, the surrounding world transforms: a mechanical conveyor belt morphs into a real, living city. Returning to familiar streets, Shapoklyak meets the little rat Lariska and gives her her ribbon. Now, they continue their journey together, and above the window display labeled «Name, ” the inscription appears: „Shapoklyak and Lariska.“

A spirited, impulsive, cunning, and incredibly inventive troublemaker. She is accustomed to being the center of attention, disrupting others' plans, and always getting away with it. For her, mischief is not just entertainment—it’s a way to make a statement. But when her usual antics stop eliciting a reaction, Shapoklyak unexpectedly loses her confidence.

Meeting Lariska reveals something new to her: it turns out you don’t have to have fun at someone else’s expense—you can have fun with someone. Even so, Shapoklyak doesn’t transform into a model of a good character. She remains herself—she just now has an accomplice.

A little rat that first appears before Shapoklyak in the guise of a huge, mysterious creature. She is silent, unpredictable, and initially even frightens the heroine. But gradually it becomes clear that Lariska is not so different from Shapoklyak herself. She too loves to tease, scheme, and play by her own rules. It is Lariska who becomes the first being with whom Shapoklyak can share her love of mischief.

At first glance, it is just an ordinary city with houses, streets, pedestrians, and cars. But it functions entirely differently: the city is in constant motion, like a theatrical set on a massive conveyor belt.

This is a world where Shapoklyak feels like she’s in charge. As she moves forward and wreaks havoc, everything around her seems to play along. But the moment the familiar order is disrupted, the city begins to operate by its own, incomprehensible rules.

The other side of the familiar world. Here, the urban bustle, movement, and noise vanish. Shapoklyak finds herself in an empty space where no one is there to listen to her, no one to tease her, and it is impossible to elicit any reaction whatsoever. Having lost her usual entertainment for the first time, she is forced to focus on herself. It is here that she encounters the mysterious figure of Lariska.

Format: Short animated film with elements of a music video.Run time: 5–6 minutes.Genre: Surreal comedy, fantasy.
Audience: Broad, family-friendly.The film will appeal to viewers who grew up with the classic Shapoklyak character, as well as those encountering her for the first time. For some, it is an opportunity to see a familiar character reinterpreted; for others, it is an independent story full of humor, unusual imagery, and unexpected twists.