Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965)
Original title: Тіні забутих предків
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a 1965 Ukrainian-language drama movie directed by Sergei Parajanov, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Ivan Mykolaichuk, Larysa Kadochnykova and Tatyana Bestayeva.
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.
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What is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors about?
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.
When was Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors released?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was released on 18 October 1965.
How long is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors runs 1h 36m.
Who made Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
Where can I watch Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors?
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is available on Klassiki and Takflix.
Where to watch Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
Stream: Klassiki
Buy: Takflix
Cast
- Ivan Mykolaichuk as Ivan Paliychuk
- Larysa Kadochnykova as Marichka Gutenyuk
- Tatyana Bestayeva as Palagna
- Mykola Hrynko as Batag
- Spartak Bagashvili as Yurko Malfara
- Leonid Yengibarov as Miko
- Nina Alisova as Paliychuk, Ivan's Mother
- Oleksandr Hai as Petro Paliychuk
- Neonila Hnepovska as Gutenyuk
- Aleksandr Raydanov as Onufriy Gutenyuk
- Igor Dzyura as Young Ivan
- Valentina Glinko as Young Marichka