Set in the lush Carpathian Mountains, Shadow of Forgotten Ancestors tells the poignant story of love, loss, and tradition among the Hutsul people of Ukraine. The film follows Ivan, a young man whose tragic romance with Marichka is marked by their families' feud and her untimely death. Struggling with grief, Ivan marries another woman, but his heart remains tied to Marichka's memory. Through stunning visuals and folkloric symbolism, the film explores themes of passion, spirituality, and the enduring power of cultural heritage. Directed by Sergei Parajanov, it is celebrated as a masterpiece of poetic cinema.