Acting
Kyiv, 2023. Two friends return from a party and stay at the home of one of them. It would seem like cozy evening but suddenly the heroes are caught in an air raid.
The story of Perelesnyk, a mythical creature who seduces girls and takes away their strength, and a young woman named Lada, who escapes from an unhappy marriage by starting an affair with him.
Every year, at the beginning of summer, the Carpathians whisper again about Mavchyn Easter—the night when fairies, mermaids, forest spirits, and all those whom people try to keep in the shadows awaken. Everything that seemed like fiction turns out to be true. And while mortals live their lives, the world of evil spirits prepares for the main event of the year — a night that belongs only to them.
A wealthy peasant Herasym Kalytka wants to buy his neighbor's land, but he doesn't have enough money. The unknown offers him to buy one hundred thousand fake money for five thousand. Herasym together with the best man Savka buy this money. But instead of money, they are sold blank paper. In desperation, Herasym wants to hang himself, but he is saved. Kalytka's greed almost ended in tragedy, but he continues to dream of land.
The film is full of mysticism and Ukrainian customs. Traditional celebrations - driving the Goat, giving gifts and divination on New Year's Eve - have always caused us special admiration. Our traditions are beautiful and creepy, imbued with existential experiences... all this is embodied in this film. Starting with the name of the main character, ending with the resolution and the main antagonist of the story. The film envelops you in this traditionally festive atmosphere and throws you into a stupor from the end.
