A Story of the Forest: Mavka
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Лісова пісня. Мавка
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Release Date: 1980-07-23
- Runtime: 83 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (15 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dovzhenko Film Studios
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6743
- Languages: Ukrainian
Cast & Crew
Liudmyla Yefymenko
as Mavka
Viktor Kremlev
as Lukash
Maya Bulgakova
as Lukash’s Mother
Ivan Mykolaichuk
as Uncle Leo / Wood Goblin
Boris Khmelnitsky
as Red (forest) Demon
Viktor Demertash
as Koots
Lyudmyla Lobza
as Kylyna
Nina Shatskaya
as Water Sprite
Svetlana Sergeyeva
as Meadow Fairy
Ivan Khodulin
as Kylyna’s child
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
A Story of the Forest: Mavka is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1980-07-23.
Who are the main actors in A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
The main cast includes Liudmyla Yefymenko, Viktor Kremlev, Maya Bulgakova, Ivan Mykolaichuk, Boris Khmelnitsky, .
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Is A Story of the Forest: Mavka based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
A Story of the Forest: Mavka has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 15 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dovzhenko Film Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Story of the Forest: Mavka filmed?▼
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?▼
The total runtime of A Story of the Forest: Mavka is 83 minutes.
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