Movie

A Story of the Forest: Mavka

★ 5.9(18)19801h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Yurii Illienko
Release date: 1980-07-23
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Ukrainian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Dovzhenko Film Studios

About A Story of the Forest: Mavka

A Story of the Forest: Mavka is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Romance genres, directed by Yurii Illienko, starring Lyudmila Efimenko, Viktor Kremlev and Maya Bulgakova. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Story of the Forest: Mavka in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lyudmila Efimenko

Mavka

Viktor Kremlev

Lukash

Maya Bulgakova

Lukash’s Mother

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Uncle Leo / Wood Goblin

Boris Khmelnitsky

Red (forest) Demon

Viktor Demertash

Koots

Liudmyla Lobza

Kylyna

Nina Shatskaya

Water Sprite

Svetlana Sergeyeva

Meadow Fairy

Ivan Khodulin

Kylyna’s child

Pylyp Illienko

Kylyna’s child

Vladimir Fyodorov

Hunger Imps

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booklove trianglearranged marriagetragic lovecursefolklorebased on myths, legends or folkloreukrainian villageukrainian cultureukraineforest spirit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Story of the Forest: Mavka in Thailand?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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A Story of the Forest: Mavka is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in A Story of the Forest: Mavka?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka stars Lyudmila Efimenko, Viktor Kremlev, Maya Bulgakova, Ivan Mykolaichuk and Boris Khmelnitsky.

When did A Story of the Forest: Mavka come out?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka is a 1980 movie directed by Yurii Illienko.

What genre is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka is Drama, Fantasy and Romance film.

Who directed A Story of the Forest: Mavka?+

A Story of the Forest: Mavka was directed by Yurii Illienko.