The Legends of Eternal Snow (Yakutia)
Genre: Mystic Drama
Country: Republic Sakha, Russian Federation
Year: 2024
Duration: 80 min
Director: Alexey Romanov
Language(s): Sakha
Subtitles: English
Producer: Sardana Savvina
Principal Cast: Fedot Lvov, Alisa Larionova, Gavril Menkyarov, Ivan Konstantinov
Synopsis
In the vast snowy expanses of Yakutia, a drama unfolds. An older man, Khabyy, along with two companions, must deliver the young Kiluk as a bride for an old prince. Taken from her parents' yurt in exchange for a rich dowry, she longs to escape back home, but Khabyy is harsh and unrelenting. Only the young Nyukus tries to ease her plight. As they travel, feelings develop between them.
During the long and arduous journey, Khabyy begins to sense a growing threat. Nyukus, driven by his feelings for Kiluk, is prepared to take extreme measures. Fate leads them to a long-abandoned hut, which holds a secret from Khabyy's past.
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Asian World Film Festival
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