Mavka: The Forest Song

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Mavka: The Forest Song

2023

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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12 Reviews

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A forest spirit finds herself striving to choose between love and her duty.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Jul 30, 2023

3/5

It’s formulaic stuff, but the use of folk music... adds a distinctive character and degree of charm.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jul 28, 2023

3/5

The animation is rudimentary, and the political allegory screamingly obvious. But there’s silly, infectious charm here, credible characters, and a welcome and novel smattering of Ukrainian folk music.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Jul 24, 2023

3/5

The character animation and movement are thoughtful and well done. Most importantly, the music is lovely...

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Dave Golder

Radio Times

Feb 29, 2024

3/5

The film proves joyously funny and hugely engaging, populated by charming characters and adorably quirky creatures - kids will want a kittyfrog of their own after watching it.

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Jennifer Borget

Common Sense Media

Aug 30, 2023

3/5

Though predictable, the film is beautifully animated.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Aug 25, 2023

2/4

It gets points for cultural expression, though this environmental tale often falls into cliche.

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Paul S

@PManRager Feb 21, 2026

This movie was absolutely amazing! This is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful animated stories I've ever seen. The animation was mesmerizing, and the story was really fun and enjoyable. I definitely recommend it!

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Olesia T

@RT63364734 Mar 29, 2025

Absolutely fascinating storytelling. The folk music is mesmerizing. The child next to me was delighted. Even my spirit was in awe. 🎋❤️

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Gagana U

@RT99156000 Jan 28, 2025

Rating 100/10 , I watched this movie 4 times 🥺. Mavka Is so beautiful character and Movie Has Unfolding story😫 , Highly recomended masterpiece 😭😭. We really want Mavka 2 🥰😭😩 , Ukranian folklores are Beautiful. If i had a chance to be luka 😔 Mavka and Lukas love is so beautiful ♥

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Teodors B

@RT38398069 Dec 23, 2024

Excellent kids movie. Grown ups will love it too. Timeless story of duty and love, done right 👍

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Cristian s

@cristiansj Feb 20, 2024

A nivel animación esta lejos de los grandes estudios, tal vez la historia sea un toque cliché e infantil pero así y todo cumple. Entretenida y colorida, para ser una película de Ucrania a nivel producción cumple bastante bien mientras refleja de manera interesante mitos y culturas de aquella region. Vale la pena.

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Rachel

@RT47435222 Nov 21, 2023

Loved this! The lore was refreshing and the forest creatures were precious. I'm in my thirties and don't typically seek out animated movies, but this one was so well done. I hope they make a second one!

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Oleh Malamuzh

Director

Oleksandra Ruban

Director

Yevheniy Yermak

Director

Nataliya Denisenko

Mavka

Artem Pivovarov

Lucas

Khrystyna Soloviy

Mavka - singing

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Synopsis

A forest spirit finds herself striving to choose between love and her duty.

Director: Oleh Malamuzh, Oleksandra Ruban, Yevheniy Yermak
Producer: Anna Eliseeva, Iryna Kostyuk, Egor Olesov, Sergey Sozanovsky
Screenwriter: Yaroslav Voytseshek, Lesya Ukrainka
Distributor: SHOUT! STUDIOS
Production Co: Notorious Pictures, Just Bridge Entertainment
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: Ukrainian
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 39m

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