

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
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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- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Ukrainian
- based on novel or book
- sorcery
- forbidden love
- rivalry
- sorcerer
- star crossed lovers
- carpathians
- rusyn
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Behind the camera
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Produced in
Soviet Union
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Release dates
FranceFR
- TheatricalTPVisa CNC 3158823 Mar 1966
GreeceGR
- TheatricalRe-Issue20 Jun 2024
ItalyIT
- TVRai 3 (fuori orario), restoration13 Sept 2026
NetherlandsNL
- Physical12DVD10 May 2010
RussiaRU
- Physical0+DVD10 Dec 2009
RussiaSU
- Theatrical18 Oct 1965
UkraineUA
- PremiereSunny Bunny LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (Ukrainian Queer Retrospective)24 Jun 2023
- PremiereMykolaichuk OPEN Audience Film Festival15 Jun 2024
- Theatrical4K Remastered 29 May 2025
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was released on 18 October 1965.
Audience reviews
1- D
deepkino
12/28/2025
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.
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