About this movie
Mavka, a water nymph, loves Lukash, a country youth. Their brief happiness ends when Lukash is forced to marry the shrewish Kilina. The Spirit of the Forest turns Lukash into a wolf as punishment for his infidelity. The strength of Mavka's love breaks the spell, but Kilina curses the nymph, transforming her into a weeping willow. This beautiful and tragic story is based on a play written in 1912 by Lesya Ukrainka, a Ukrainian poet, writer and political, civil and female activist, and includes mythological characters taken from Ukrainian folklore.
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Quick facts
Year
1980
Runtime
1h 23m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.9/10
Votes
17
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director
Language
UK
Cast
based on novel or book
love triangle
arranged marriage
tragic love
curse
folklore
based on myths, legends or folklore
ukrainian village
ukrainian culture
ukraine
forest spirit
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Questions about A Story of the Forest: Mavka
How long is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka has a runtime of 1h 23m (1 hour and 23 minutes).
Who directed A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was directed by Yurii Illienko and released in 1980.
What genre is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film (1980).
Who stars in A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
The cast of A Story of the Forest: Mavka includes Lyudmila Efimenko, Viktor Kremlev, Maya Bulgakova, Ivan Mykolaichuk, Boris Khmelnitsky.
What is the TMDB rating for A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 17 votes.
