The shadow of the forgotten ancestors

The film is adapted from Kochulpensky's lyrical novel of the same name.The director splits the plot into 11 units including "Ivan and Marichika", "Polonina", "Loneliness", "Ivan and Baragna", "Daily Life", "Christmas", "Spring in Tomorrow", "Thunderstorm", "Little Hotel", "Diet of Ivan", "Diet Rite", and "Practical Rite". It tells the story of the two unforgettable love songs of the protagonist Ivan: First, the heroine Marichika unfortunately fell into the river and died on the way to find Ivan, and then another heroine, Baragna, betrayed Ivan, and the story ends with Ivan's death at the hands of his rival.This film is a typical poetic film, showing the scene of the nation exploring the path of survival in a unique style, and peeking at the activities and changes of the nation's inner consciousness.The film combines delicate documentary scenes with gorgeous baroque visuals in a superb way.Through the guidance of the protagonist's emotions and a whirlpool-like narrative approach, it shuttles between fantasy reality.The cameras were like a demon, bringing the audience into their mysterious dreams.The film was banned after it was released, but under pressure, it was immediately lifted.