Mavka: The Forest Song (2023)

Release Date: March 2, 2023

Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

Runtime: 1h 37m

Status: Released

Rating: PG-13

Star Rating: 7.5/10

In this magical and poignant Ukrainian animated film, Mavka: The Forest Song weaves a captivating tale of love, nature, and transformation. Set in a mystical forest, the movie tells the story of Mavka, a powerful and gentle forest spirit who finds herself caught in the struggle between her love for a mortal man, Lukas, and her duty to protect the forest and its creatures.

As an ancient evil threatens the very existence of the forest, Mavka must make an impossible choice between saving her home and surrendering to her true emotions. The film features stunning hand-drawn animation, rich landscapes, and an enchanting soundtrack that draws you deeper into the world of Ukrainian mythology.

Mavka: The Forest Song is not just a story of love and heartbreak but also an exploration of our relationship with nature, the consequences of neglecting it, and the magic that unfolds when we learn to respect and understand our surroundings.

Movie Credits

Directed by: Oleksandra Ruban, Oleg Malamuzh

Written by: Oleksandra Ruban, Oleksandr Ruban

Actors:

Nasha Presnetskaya as Mavka

Ryran Shevchuk as Lukas

Artem Pindyura as Kun

Olha Kliuvina as Kalina

Crew

Producers: Anastasiya Chirva, Oleksii Moskalenko

Cinematography: Oleg Malamuzh

Music by: Dario Vero, Roman Chemych, Volodymyr Selensky