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Release Year2001
Runtime2h 04m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes10
DirectorArvo Iho
WritersArvo Iho, Nikolai Baturin, Rustam Ibragimbekov
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Heart of the Bear
About The Heart of the Bear
A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation. The natives he meets introduce him to the myths of the north. The first is a young village teacher who wants to be a good wife to him. The second is a wild and untameable native who becomes his mythical bear-woman. When he accidentally kills a great black bear, his own shadow-creature, he burdens himself with guilt. However, he is given a chance of finding his inner balance. A romantic drama with mythical elements and breathtaking landscapes.
Directed by Arvo Iho, The Heart of the Bear leans on a strong ensemble — Rain Simmul, Dinara Drukarova, Ilyana Pavlova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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