
Among the Black Waves
2016-08-20 · 11 min · ★ 6.3
This story is based on an ancient northern legend according to which the souls of the drowned people turn into sea animals. The Hunter steals a seal-girl’s skin, so she can’t turn back into an animal. She becomes his wife, but often she glances at the sea.
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- Directors
- Anna Budanova
- Production companies
- Ural-Cinema Studio
- Countries
- Russia
- Status
- Released
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