Movie

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

★ 7.5(185)19651h 36m

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is available to rent or buy on Takflix in Czech Republic. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sergei Parajanov
Release date: 1965-10-18
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Ukrainian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Dovzhenko Film Studios

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors — trailer

About Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a 1965 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Sergei Parajanov, starring Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova and Tatyana Bestayeva. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 185 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the Carpathian Mountains of 19th-century Ukraine, love, hate, life and death among the Hutsul people are as they’ve been since time began. Ivan is drawn to Marichka, the beautiful young daughter of the man who killed his father. But fate tragically decrees that the two lovers will remain apart.

Cast

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Ivan Paliychuk

Larysa Kadochnykova

Marichka Gutenyuk

Tatyana Bestayeva

Palagna

Mykola Hrynko

Batag

Spartak Bagashvili

Yurko Malfara

Leonid Yengibarov

Miko

Nina Alisova

Paliychuk, Ivan's Mother

Oleksandr Hai

Petro Paliychuk

Neonila Hnepovska

Gutenyuk

Aleksandr Raydanov

Onufriy Gutenyuk

Igor Dzyura

Young Ivan

Valentina Glinko

Young Marichka

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksorceryforbidden loverivalrysorcererstar crossed loverscarpathiansrusyn

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors in Czech Republic?+

In Czech Republic, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is available to rent or buy on Takflix. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors on Netflix?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How long is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors stars Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova, Tatyana Bestayeva, Mykola Hrynko and Spartak Bagashvili.

When did Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors come out?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a 1965 movie directed by Sergei Parajanov.

What genre is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?+

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was directed by Sergei Parajanov.