Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
In a Carpathian village, Ivan falls for Marichka, his father's killer. When she dies, he mourns for months before marrying Palagna. She wants children, but he misses his ex. Palagna tries wizardry to get Ivan's attention and falls under the sorcerer's spell, humiliating him. Ivan battles the sorcerer. Village life, work, holidays, marriages and funerals, seasons, and nature's beauty give Ivan's sorrow context.
Released: 1965-09-03