A Story of the Forest: Mavka
A Story of the Forest: Mavka (1980) is a fantasy drama, directed by Yurii Illienko. It stars Lyudmila Efimenko and Viktor Kremlev. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.
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What A Story of the Forest: Mavka Is About
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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What is A Story of the Forest: Mavka about?
Mavka, a water nymph, loves Lukash, a country youth. Their brief happiness ends when Lukash is forced to marry the shrewish Kilina.
Where can I watch A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.
How long is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).
When did A Story of the Forest: Mavka come out?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was released in 1980.
Who directed A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was directed by Yurii Illienko.
Who stars in A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka stars Lyudmila Efimenko, Viktor Kremlev, Maya Bulgakova, Ivan Mykolaichuk.
What is A Story of the Forest: Mavka's rating?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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