Official Trailer
Overview
Once upon a time, a King had eleven sons and one daughter. When his wife, the Queen, died, the King remarried. The new wife and the children's stepmother looks beautiful on the outside, but actually she's an evil witch. She sends the young princess Eliise to live in the village as an ordinary peasan...
Cast
Katri Horma
Eliise
Juris Žagars
Young King
Andrejs Žagars
Archbishop
Ines Aru
Good Mother
Gunnar Kilgas
King, Eliise's Father
Liina Orlova
Evil Queen
Helend Peep
Old Man
Arvo Kruusement
Chamber Master
Kaspar Jancis
Eliise's Brother
Levi-Danel Mägila
Eliise's Brother
Peter Murdmaa
Eliise's Brother
Jürmo Eespere
Eliise's Brother
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Wild Swans (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
Once upon a time, a King had eleven sons and one daughter. When his wife, the Queen, died, the King remarried. The new wife and the children's stepmother looks beautiful on the outside, but actually she's an evil witch. She sends the young princess Eliise to live in the village as an ordinary peasant girl and turns all the princes into wild swans. The princes are stuck being swans all day long and only at night can they regain their true form. When Eliise is 15 years old, she learns about the fate of her brothers and now she must overcome the obstacles put in her way by her stepmother in order to release her brothers from the spell.
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Wild Swans. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
🏆 Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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