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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

1965 · 96 min Drama Romance
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a very strong film rated 7.6/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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🎭 Cast

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Ivan Mykolaichuk

Ivan Paliychuk

Larysa Kadochnykova

Larysa Kadochnykova

Marichka Gutenyuk

Tatyana Bestayeva

Tatyana Bestayeva

Palagna

Mykola Hrynko

Mykola Hrynko

Batag

Spartak Bagashvili

Spartak Bagashvili

Yurko Malfara

Leonid Yengibarov

Leonid Yengibarov

Miko

Nina Alisova

Nina Alisova

Paliychuk, Ivan's Mother

Oleksandr Hai

Oleksandr Hai

Petro Paliychuk

Neonila Hnepovska

Neonila Hnepovska

Gutenyuk

Aleksandr Raydanov

Aleksandr Raydanov

Onufriy Gutenyuk

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