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A box-office sensation in its native) sees human villagers coaxed into war with nearby woodland spirits; meanwhile, star-crossed lovers nurture their blossoming romance. Despite vibrant visuals and a strong score, this is a sadly below-par remix of , and that lacks emotional depth: a result, perhaps, of its eschewal of the classic play’s more tragic elements. Available in both its original Ukrainian version (with subtitles) and as an English dub.