Legends from the Past

A journalist from Yekaterinburg visits a remote village in the taiga, where he learns about a myth regarding a forest ruler. After returning home, he begins communicating with an ancient spirit that asks for help in protecting mythical creatures facing extinction. Accompanied by his twelve-year-old daughter visiting from Moscow, the reporter travels to a wilderness untouched by modern civilization. Through a series of adventures, the pair works together to uncover the truth behind these old legends, a process that strengthens their relationship.

The film was directed by Ivan Sosnin, following his 2024 projects Alien and Thirty Seconds, and preceding his 2026 film Mom. The screenplay was written by Elena Khanova, Ivan Sosnin, and Maria Orlova. The cast features Aleksandr Yatsenko as Anton, Maryana Spivak as Liza, and Anton Kuznetsov as Nyulesmurt, alongside Alexandra Babaskina, Natalya Pavlenkova, and Yuri Kolokolnikov. Production was handled by Red Pepper Film, ID Production, and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. A total of 60 crew members and 23 actors are credited in the production. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 194 votes.