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Release Year2017
Runtime1 Season
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsAncestral Land
About Ancestral Land
An epic family saga set in the Russian Urals before, during and after the Second World War. The story is centered on the Morozov family - Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona and Varvara - two brothers and two sisters, with a multitude of complex relationships between them. Miraculously, they all survive the slaughter of World War 2, but not without learning some important lessons on the way, including the meaning of true love, that overcomes all hurdles and heals all wounds, and how to cope with grief, leading them ultimately to a long dreamed-of happiness.
Directed by —, Ancestral Land leans on a strong ensemble — Alina Lanina, Arina Zharkova, Yura Borisov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.
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