A fairy-tale about a conceited young man and a young woman with a tyrannical step-mother, who must overcome magical trials in order to be together.A fairy-tale about a conceited young man and a young woman with a tyrannical step-mother, who must overcome magical trials in order to be together.A fairy-tale about a conceited young man and a young woman with a tyrannical step-mother, who must overcome magical trials in order to be together.
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- Nastenka
- (as N. Sedykh)
- Ivan
- (as E. Izotov)
- Marfusha
- (as I. Churikova)
- Baba-Yaga
- (as G. Millyar)
- Starichok-Borovichok
- (as G. Borisova)
- Ataman razboynikov
- (as A. Kubatskiy)
- Zhenikh
- (as V. Bryleyev)
- maty Zhenikha
- (as T. Pelttser)
- Svakha
- (as T. Barysheva)
- Starushka
- (as V. Popova)
- maty Ivana
- (as Z. Vorkul)
- Skazitelnitsa
- (as A. Zuyeva)
- Razboynik
- (as Yu. Chekulayev)
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- TriviaThe English-dubbed version of this film was used for an episode in the 9th season of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" under the title "Jack Frost." In December 2021, the unedited version was taken on by RiffTrax.
- GoofsThe bow and arrow is on a different rock to which it was on originally, when Ivan goes and picks it up.
- Quotes
Singer #1: [singing] Oh, you dear boy, Ivan. Come to meet me at the gate! I got a brand-new sarafan, all of silk and lace it's made!
Singer #2: [singing] Vania, Vania, wait a bit, where have you been to? Don't pass by, we must meet. Look into my window!
Group of Singers: [singing] Please, Ivan, don't leave forever, on the porch we'll sit together. Of an apple, take a bite, we'll be talking, side by side.
- Crazy creditsThere are no closing credits.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jack Frost (1997)
- SoundtracksHumorous Folk Song
Now back to the movie. There's two main lines in the plot. The first one is about a smart, handsome guy (Ivan), who was too egocentric so Mushroom Pixie just punished (cursed) him, turning him in half-bear. After the guy did repent he turned into a human again. The second one is a Cinderella-type story which I guess appears in all ethnic tales worldwide. So the plot is pretty clear - both heroes has to overcome the negative obstacles and then they get the reward, and get married.
Now about the `weird' stuff. It's all common to Russian fairy tales. Jack Frost usually plays to roles in a fairy tale - as an analog of Santa and also as an impersonation of a Winter itself. A kind of a pagan lesser god. (Pagan heritage is very strong in a Russian folk tales). The Witch - Baba Yaga also has some dualism in fairy tale. Sometimes she's just typical evil witch, sometimes just an unpredictable witch who can help the hero for some reasons.Oh, and a House On The Birds' Legs is her certain attribute.
Another important note - the entire movie has a grotesque aesthetics. First of all, it's in a Russian folk tradition, than it's a movie for kids, so all the villains just must be ugly and funny at the same time. Sorry, but politically correct tale will be just boring.
So for an average Russian kid it's just a very impressive funny movie with a lot of action. Where the Evil is punished and all the Good get a reward.
- Carbophos
- Jan 8, 2002
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