A Story of the Forest: Mavka (1980): Cast
A Story of the Forest: Mavka is a 1980 romantic drama directed by Yurii Illienko, starring Liudmyla Yefymenko as Mavka, Viktor Kremlev and Maya Bulgakova. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Yurii Illienko
- Original language
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Ukrainian - Studio
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Story of the Forest: Mavka About?
The premise of A Story of the Forest: Mavka without spoilers.
Mavka, a forest water nymph, loves country youth Lukash. Their happiness ends when Lukash is forced to marry the shrewish Kilina. The Spirit of the Forest punishes infidelity, turning him into a wolf. Mavka’s love breaks the spell, but Kilina curses her, turning the nymph into a weeping willow. The story adapts Lesya Ukrainka’s 1912 play and folklore.
A Story of the Forest: Mavka Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- arranged marriage
- social injustice
- love triangle
- tragic love
- revenge
- curse
- enchantment
- mermaid
- nymph
- wood nymph
- water nymph
- forest spirit
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- anthropomorphic fire
- mythical creature
- ukraine
- folklore
- ukrainian culture
- based on book
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
A Story of the Forest: Mavka Cast & Characters
Liudmyla Yefymenko leads the cast as Mavka, with Viktor Kremlev as Lukash and Maya Bulgakova as Lukash’s Mother. Directed by Yurii Illienko; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yurii Illienko
- Liudmyla Yefymenko as Mavka
- Viktor Kremlev as Lukash
- Maya Bulgakova as Lukash’s Mother
- Vladimir Fyodorov as Hunger Imps
Also Starring in A Story of the Forest: Mavka
· 8 more- Boris Khmelnitsky Red (forest) Demon
- Ivan Mykolaichuk Uncle Leo / Wood Goblin
- Viktor Demertash Koots
- Lyudmyla Lobza Kylyna
- Pylyp Illienko Kylyna’s child
- Nina Shatskaya Water Sprite
- Svetlana Sergeyeva Meadow Fairy
- Ivan Khodulin Kylyna’s child
More from Yurii Illienko
More films directed by Yurii Illienko: Swan Lake: The Zone, The Legend of Princess Olga, A Strip of Uncut Wild Flowers and Defying Everybody.
A Story of the Forest: Mavka Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Lesnaya Pesnya. Mavka” and “Lisova pisnya. Mavka”.
- Also known as
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- Lesnaya Pesnya. Mavka
- Lisova pisnya. Mavka
- The Forest Song. Mavka
- The Forest's Song "Mavka"
- The Forest Song (Symphony)
- Forest Symphony
- Le Chant de la forêt - Mavka
- Лесная песня. Мавка
- 森之精灵玛芙卡
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A Story of the Forest: Mavka FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Story of the Forest: Mavka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was A Story of the Forest: Mavka released?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was released on July 23, 1980.
Who directed A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka was directed by Yurii Illienko.
More films by Yurii Illienko Who is in the cast of A Story of the Forest: Mavka?
A Story of the Forest: Mavka stars Liudmyla Yefymenko as Mavka, Viktor Kremlev as Lukash and Maya Bulgakova as Lukash’s Mother, among 12 credited actors.
Does A Story of the Forest: Mavka have a post-credit scene?
No. A Story of the Forest: Mavka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Story of the Forest: Mavka in?
The original language of A Story of the Forest: Mavka is Ukrainian.
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