Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

1h 36m 7.6/10

Overview

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.

Director

Sergei Parajanov

Top Billed Cast

Mykola Hrynko

Batag

Tatyana Bestayeva

Palagna

Larysa Kadochnykova

Marichka Gutenyuk

Leonid Yengibarov

Miko

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Ivan Paliychuk

Spartak Bagashvili

Yurko Malfara

Reviews

deepkino

12/28/2025

/10

Nestled in a dazzling sensory spectacle of music and color, this film presents a Carpathian twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale. However, its rich tapestry of local folklore and socio-political nuance may prove a significant barrier, making it feel most accessible to an audience already well-versed in its specific regional references.