Mavka: The True Myth (2026) Movie Script
This way!
Thats enough. Stop.
We cant anymore,
shes your wife now.
Oh come on. Dont tell me
this doesnt turn you on.
What if she finds out?
Come on.
What?
Hey, where are you?
Follow me.
Wait, stop--
Cheater.
Filthy soul.
Come to me.
Traitor.
I am here.
Come to me.
Dirty, dirty soul.
Traitor.
Dear students!
This is the last outpost
of civilization on our way.
My God, its grown so much...
since the last time I was here.
Anyway, you can buy
anything you forgot here,
even order a lavender cappuccino,
because next week all youll have...
is coffee brewed over a fire.
Welcome!
Nice. The vibes just right.
Ill be back in a week.
This ones yours.
Gentlemen, please,
take a look, feel at home...
Oh girls, this is such a marvel.
Mermaids' scales, one of a kind.
These shells were lying
at the bottom of a dark lake.
Have you already ordered?
They have power.
They repel the charms of mavkas,
mermaids, all that stuff.
A super-powerful talisman.
I wear one myself, see? Protection.
And mavkas attack women too?
Well of course. Theyre evil.
They dont care
who they lure into the lake.
Alright, talisman is 500, scale is 1000.
Boys, Im Madam Tesya. What can I get you?
Could I get some of that tincture, please?
Sure, why not?
No, no, no, pour it into this coffee cup.
Conspiracy types.
Want some too?
Cappuccino.
Cappuccino means cappuccino. Good choice!
So girls, have you decided?
- Ill take it.
- Just the talisman?
No scale?
- Arrivederci.
- Its a good thing, exclusive.
Alright then, enjoy your retreat.
May all your chakras open...
And you boys, who are you?
Tourists? Amber diggers?
Were biologists.
We study changes in animal habitats.
Wow...
Listen, you really shouldnt
go to those habitats.
Stay here at my place.
I told the retreat girls,
and Ill tell you,
the forest is dangerous right now.
What kind of danger?
Can I get more coffee?
Coffee, yes. Danger, its Mermaid Week.
Thats when they roam around, mermaids,
mavkas, dragging people into the lake.
Drowning them.
- Thats local folklore.
- No, no, dont say that.
Two people disappeared two days ago,
a groom and his best man.
- Disappeared how?
- Like this, they went into the forest.
And this morning I stepped
onto the porch and heard it.
Mavka's laughter!
So better buy a talisman.
I dont like this.
Toma, dont be scared. If anything--
Hey, girl, need protection?
Im armed and dangerous.
Sir, youve had too much to drink.
Please go rest and dont interfere.
Hey, man! Yeah, go on, and zip your gun.
Well handle it ourselves.
Did you just tell me
where to go, you punk?
Yeah. You.
What did you say? What did you croak?
Hey! Hey!
Call the police!
Mykola!
Where are you going?
The stand is new! Mykola!
Hands off!
Thank God!
Whats going on here?
This man had too much to drink
and started harassing people.
Gentlemen, gentlemen!
- We dont want any trouble.
- You okay?
My brother got carried away
and caused a bit of trouble,
but he apologizes, right?
And well be on our way.
Where are you headed?
Hunting. Ducks.
We have a permit, here.
Ducks, you say?
Ducks.
Remember, youre in the forest.
Thank you. Of course.
And no more drinking.
Thanks for the advice. Have a nice day.
And what about you gentlemen?
Im a University professor, biology.
These are my students,
were on a research expedition.
Would you like to see our documents?
No, that wont be necessary.
Just be careful.
A couple of people went missing here.
See? I told you. I told you everything.
All the best.
Thank you, thank you.
- Does it hurt?
- Im fine.
Everything will be alright.
Yeah. It will.
Well, here it is,
the last outpost of civilization.
Dear young scientists, weve arrived.
So, grab the tents, unpack here.
Boys, move the cars.
Well set up the campfire there.
Lukian, Syoma...
go to the flooded village
and set up the cameras.
Why are we standing around? Move it!
I can already feel it, this expedition
will be unforgettable!
Awesome.
Just tie your hair back.
Dont tell me what to do...
Damn forest, I hate it.
Then why did you come?
Obviously so youd ask.
See? Worth it already.
Oles, let me take a look.
Whats there to see? Just a scratch...
If it werent for the cops, Id have...
Why did you even get involved?
What do you mean? He was hitting on you.
Thanks.
Youre welcome.
What do we have here?
A fighter... alive?
Mm, yeah.
And Im looking for my coffee.
Thats my coffee, Borys Oleksandrovych.
A bug just drowned in it.
Ill... uh... Ill make you a new one.
Doesnt it seem to you
that this Oles is a bit...
I heard hes studying here just to explore
the breeding process
of certain fiber plants.
You mean cannabis?
Thats not funny.
Jerk.
Good night.
Good night.
Lukian, are you awake?
Im asleep.
Oh! Then Ill tell you later that
theres no connection with the cameras.
Syoma, stop!
What do you mean, no connection?
Damn it... Im coming.
Shit!
Its smashed...
This ones done too...
Maybe some idiot stepped on them?
Look what Ive got.
This one seems intact...
Syoma, check it out.
Is this a person or what?
Maybe its those guys from the bar,
fucking things up for us.
Whoa, Ira!
Sorry, messing things up.
So... what now, no cameras?
We need new ones. Ill check if there
are any left where I ordered them.
Do it.
Listen, I can go.
If I push it a bit
well have cameras by evening.
Professor?
Should we go for it?
Without them, our mission makes no sense.
Go.
Khrystyna?
Youre going to the city?
Yeah. Need anything? Text me.
No... I need to go there too.
Im going there and back.
Khrystyna, seriously,
we already settled everything.
Live your life and let me live mine.
Asshole!
Are you kidding me right now?!
Damn it!
Shit!
Hey, hey, hey!
Come on!
Youre alive? Thank God!
What hurts?
Your neck?
Your leg...
Okay, hold on.
Hey! Anyone alive?
Yes, were here.
No, no, no. Leave it.
Youre in shock.
Its okay, its okay...
We heard a noise, what was that?
Who is this?
Later. Were going back to camp.
Our professor knows medicine, hell help.
Hurry, hurry!
The cars done for.
Careful, careful, yes, yes...
Bring the first-aid kit. Faster!
Why are you standing there,
cant you see shes cold? Bring a blanket!
Okay, okay.
Ill call Professor now, alright?
Guys, wheres the first-aid kit? Hurry!
Someone get me a blanket!
- Professor! Professor!
- What is it?
- What happened?
- Get up!
This is her.
- Hello there.
- Her foot is broken.
Easy. May I take a look?
Does it hurt?
A little.
Heres the first-aid kit.
What's that?
Lucky, no fracture.
- Seriously?
- At worst, a bruise.
But Id get an X-ray, if I were you.
And where are your shoes?
Probably left them in the forest.
Khrystyna, didnt you have a spare pair?
Why me?
Because you have it...
So, whats your name?
Maybe shes still in shock?
Im Lukian, this is Tamara.
- And this is Mr. Borys.
- Nice to meet you.
And you?
Khrystyna, are you bringing
those boots or not?
- Im coming!
- Khrystyna.
Nice to meet you, Khrystyna.
Where are you from, anyway?
You must be one of the girls
who came for the retreat...
Yes. For the retreat.
Here.
Im sorry this happened.
An animal ran straight onto the road,
and I didnt know what to do.
Its okay.
The important thing is that youre alive.
Alive...
Lets take you to the hospital.
No, dont.
My sisters are waiting for me.
Ill walk you there. Its easy
to get lost in the forest at night.
I know this forest. Dont!
- Syoma!
- What?
A flashlight!
Here.
Shes kinda not all there.
Well, if a car hit you,
youd probably shit yourself too.
Jesus, Iryna!
Sorry, I got scared.
What the hell is this?
Now itll be fine...
Khrystyna?
Khrystyna!
And I was happy like a drifter
I love daydreaming on coffee breaks
Not noticing my coworkers are goats
The mail server says
Weve got another corporate party
Im sick of these fu--
funny guys!
Oles, that song is boring.
Especially for our Professor.
Oh, Lukian?
So, you walked the girl back?
No. She ran off.
Well of course she ran off, you almost
killed her. I wouldve run too.
And is she gonna bring my boots back?
Main thing is she doesnt come back
tomorrow with a police report.
Alright, thats enough...
Did you at least bring the cameras?
Sister... did you find a human?
A filthy soul?
Yes. I found a man who reeks
of womens tears.
But he hurt me,
and something happened to my voice.
Thank you, sisters!
We need more filthy human souls, mavka.
We need their life energy.
Hurry, the short night will be over soon.
Sister!
Why are you doing this?
To hunt a filthy soul.
- Im coming with you!
- No.
This one is my prey.
Good thing it's insured.
Alright. The insurance documents
will be sent to you via email.
And young man, please be more careful.
Youre in the forest,
not back home in your big city.
Thank you. Ill remember that.
Hi, Lukian.
Khrystyna?
Didnt expect me?
No... You ran off so fast.
I had to.
But now Im here.
- Will you come with me?
- Where?
I mean, Im not against it...
I just need to bring my stuff to camp.
Youll do that later...
Right now,
its better for you to follow me.
Lukian...
Filthy soul...
Lukian...
follow me...
come on...
That tattoo of yours...
It looks like it changes color.
Why do you need that?
You dont care...
You dont care...
Just follow me.
Follow you.
Youll pay for the womens tears
you spilled, filthy soul.
Hurry!
Okay.
Hey! Back off, thats mine!
You idiot, thats a red listed lynx.
There are barely any left.
See? Still some left,
and this ones mine.
You morons, this is a crime.
Werent you supposed to be hunting ducks?
Watch your mouth, nerd!
You see this tough-ass gamer?
And what are you gonna do now?
Shoot me?
Ill shoot you too, no problem.
Try showing off again.
Hey, stop!
Its our prey.
So, if youre a smart boy,
calm down and keep walking.
Look, your little girlfriends
been waiting for you.
Bitch, Ill--
- Yurchyk, shut your mouth.
- Kyrya, I--
Quiet!
Grab the lynx, were leaving. Now!
Hey, drop it.
Yurchyk, get over here.
You want trouble?
Are you okay?
Sorry about that.
Lets get out of here.
Why did you fight those men?
You saw it, they killed an animal
that was supposed to be protected.
So what?
Everything in nature is connected.
Wiping out one species can...
can affect others.
You see, the forest is its own universe,
with its own laws and mysteries.
Its just a forest. What mysteries?
Thats your urbanism talking.
Come with me...
Give me your hand.
Careful. Were almost there.
Here.
Look.
A tree?
At first glance.
But look closer.
See it?
What does it look like?
Like a tiny forest.
Yeah. Like a forest inside a forest.
Look. Boo!
Easy, it only looks scary.
In reality it feeds on tree sap...
Not everything
is what it seems at first glance...
Give me your hand!
It has wings, can it fly?
Lets find out.
And over there, ferns.
Like your tattoo.
Hey!
Did I say something wrong?
There was that girl at camp...
Khrystyna too, I think.
Oh, Khrystyna. What about her?
I noticed how she looks at you.
Khrystyna and I used to be together.
But... thats in the past.
Why? Shes pretty.
Yeah, shes pretty. But she loves herself
more than anything.
But you hurt her.
She cried.
Sometimes you cant avoid that.
Pain has to be lived through...
Staying together without love
would probably be worse.
Probably.
Your eyes--
Just now they were...
Youre not lying.
Sounds like youre disappointed.
Sorry, I have to answer.
Hello, yes...
No, no, no, video... The camera footage
is stored in a special folder...
Alright, okay,
Ill handle it from here. Bye...
Listen, sorry, I...
What the hell is this?
Oh wow...
Lukian!
Dear Mr. Lukian, we were all worried.
Care to explain what kept you
in the forest so long?
Squirrels, butterflies, or some forest...
forest spirits?
Sorry, I... I had things to do.
Ah, things. Im thrilled
you found things in the forest
more important
than our scientific expedition,
the one we came here for, by the way.
Professor, Ill do everything.
Do try, young man. And dont take forever...
Sorry...
Toma, where are the guys?
Hi! Lukian, BO was looking for you.
Thanks, Khrystyna, he already found me.
Khrystyna, maybe youd let him go already?
My grandma used to say,
let the bygones be bygones.
No man dumps me. Never. Got it?
Ill get him back,
and then Ill dump him myself.
Thats kind of cruel.
Life is cruel, Toma.
Some people get loving grandmas,
daddies, all that...
and some get thrown away as kids
like trash,
and you just survive however you can.
But thats not happening to me ever again.
And how are you gonna get him back?
Put a spell on him?
This isn't Konotop,
the witches are far away.
I am my own witch.
Sex appeal solves everything.
But you wouldnt understand that.
Idiot.
Sisters, what do you think...
is all of this beautiful?
What?
The lake, the forest, the flowers,
everything around us.
A forest is a forest.
And you dont feel anything
at all when you look at it?
What are we supposed to feel?
I only feel filthy human souls.
And when they drown
in the lake, thats beautiful.
I imagine they are the same people
who drove me to drown myself
and become a mavka.
Do you remember why you did it?
And who you were when you were alive?
I only remember that life was horrible.
And thats enough for me to crave revenge.
Thats our destiny.
And thats what the mermaids command.
Sister, are you okay?
Youre acting weird.
Im fine.
Yes, of course, its our destiny.
Besides, the short night is almost here.
Shes the only one
who hasnt hunted a filthy soul yet.
Shes hiding something.
We need to figure out what.
Whats wrong with you?
No, Im fine.
Ill go for a walk.
- Dude!
- I wont go far.
Khrystyna?
You guessed.
Yeah.
What do you want?
I just want a drink...
Here...
Lukian, Im not contagious or something.
You wont die if you drink with me.
Help me out?
To the good old days.
What a wonderful evening, so quiet.
Yeah, quiet.
If you ignore all that screaming.
Lukian, I understand its over between us.
Honestly. Im not as insane as you think.
I never said that.
But Im lonely...
Im a person too.
I cant love someone today
and then tomorrow, boom, not anymore.
Im sorry, but--
Lukian, I need you.
Just one last time, seriously,
only tonight, please.
One last time, be mine.
No. No. No, Khrystyna, stop.
Itll only make it harder. Dont.
"Don't"? So Im not needed?
I know, its because
of that messed-up girl, right?
Khrystyna, stop.
You traded me in
for some crazy retreat girl.
- Idiot!
- Im not listening to this anymore.
Then fuck off, you nerdy little freak!
You should be crawling at my feet, got it?
People dont dump me, remember that!
Youll pay for this.
Youll remember me
for your whole damn life.
Youll regret it, you piece of shit!
And now, girls,
imagine the light inside you.
Right here in your chest.
Feel how soft and pleasant it is?
Follow how the air enters your lungs
as you inhale and goes lower,
straight into your kundalini...
I hear something.
Yes.
Thats the energy flow filling you.
No, its something else.
Someones growling.
Growling? Is that a wolf?
- A wolf.
- A wolf?
Stupid chicks.
Come on! What wolf? Its...
its... Winnie-the-Pooh!
Got that on video, let's move!
Yeah, yeah. Just a second,
Ill grab myself some kind of trophy.
Damn, chicks, why do you even need
so many panties in the forest, huh?
Nice.
What the hell is this? Andrii!
Andrii!
Filthy souls...
Filthy...
Whos there?
Those who take animals lives for fun...
Filthy...
Filthy...
Filthy...
Follow me.
There will be plenty of fun with me.
Fun...
Dude, whats wrong?
Cant sleep, thats all.
What, stress or something?
If its stress, Ive got anti-stress.
A little trick!
No!
Why? Everyones asleep.
Whats bothering you?
Khrystyna.
What damn Khrystyna?
Not that Khrystyna.
Oh. The one you almost killed?
We talked and then she disappeared.
Again.
I just dont understand what happened.
Well, shes a retreat girl.
She came here
to cleanse herself of worldly stuff,
not to hook up with a guy
who almost ran her over.
- Youre great at supporting people.
- Sorry, Im like that...
Hey, where are you going?
Wont BO notice?
- Youll cover for me.
- No, no, no. Dude!
Lukian, hey-- Luk-- Lukian,
thats a setup!
Asshole!
Damn.
Filthy soul...
Sister, that boy is in trouble.
Our sisters have already hunted him.
Filthy soul...
Come with us...
Sisters, stop!
I lured him. Hes my prey!
Then he will be ours.
I said hes mine!
Alright, dont get angry.
Sisters, shall we go?
Lets go.
There are plenty
of filthy souls in the forest.
Shes weird.
Lukian, Lukian, snap out of it!
Khrystyna! How did you end up he--
Not now. Not now, Ill explain later.
Take this and hide.
Whatever you see,
dont move and dont let go of it.
Run! Now!
Sister, have you forgotten what
you were supposed to do?
No, sisters. I remember.
Then tell us!
Before the ritual of the Short Night,
I must fill the waters of the Dark Lake
with filthy souls and their life energy.
Then why is that man
still not at the bottom of the lake?
Speak!
Because he...
Because he is not a filthy soul!
Enough!
You know how treacherous humans can be.
You ended your own life
because men like him
made it worse than death.
Yes. Thats the only thing I remember
from my human life.
Then do what you must,
unless you want us
to cast you into oblivion.
Ill do everything.
Lukian!
Dont come closer!
Dont come near me, you hear?
Whatever you are!
Lukian, please, calm down.
I just want to explain.
Explain what? That you want to kill me?
- Thanks, I already heard that part.
- No. Lukian, if you listen to me,
Ill tell you the whole truth.
If you decide to leave,
I wont stop you.
Alright.
Okay, Khrystyna,
or whatever your real name is.
You wanted to explain. Im listening.
Yes. Khrystyna is not my name.
Those like me dont remember our names.
Im a forest mavka.
A mavka?
Like a soul of the forest?
Like in the animated movie?
Wheres your green hair then?
Why arent you protecting the forest?
What forest, Lukian? What hair? Im dead.
I drowned myself. My purpose is revenge.
I must drown filthy souls
in the Dark Lake.
I didnt care about anything else until...
Until?
Until I met you.
Its dangerous here. Come with me.
I dont want to hurt you.
Here, its safe.
Mermaids are born of the Dark Lake,
so they cant go far from it.
But mavkas can,
because we were once human.
Careful...
So you actually live in that lake?
Yes. On its bottom.
But once every four years,
during Mermaid Week, we come out
of the water into your world.
We must fill the lake
with the life energy of filthy souls
so the Mermaids can feed on
it until the next Mermaid Week.
Lukian, you need to know,
all of this is only preparation
for the ritual of the Short Night.
The solstice... Thats tomorrow.
Yes! If you want to survive,
you and your friends must leave
this place as soon as possible.
Otherwise during the Short Night
something terrible will happen to you.
Then why are you warning me?
I dont know.
You touched something inside me,
something I never noticed before.
And this feeling, I like it so much.
But still, please,
you must leave before the next night.
Are you laughing at me?
Yes. You're funny.
Oh really?
What are you doing?
Something human.
Im telling you, youre in danger.
And Im telling you,
Im willing to take that risk.
For what?
For this.
Wait...
Wait... I thought I--
No. No, I cant.
I know it will hurt me.
Ive been through this already,
and I dont want it again.
Hey.
Life is like that.
Bad things really do happen.
But theres also joy, happiness...
love.
And theres so much more of that.
I dont remember happiness...
I tried to remember my life,
but its all blank, Lukian.
Theres an old, flooded village
not far from here...
Maybe you lived there.
When I forget something,
I return to places
that can remind me of what I lost.
No. No, no, I cant.
But you can try.
You have a choice.
The Mermaids dont give us a choice!
Im dead!
Im telling you,
run away, or youll die too!
Mavka!
Back again without a filthy soul?
Then at least finish this one!
Do it!
Guys!
Damn...
Damn.
Boo!
You sneaking up on us or what?
Thank God, Oles! Where is everyone?
On assignments. So is BO.
Tamara and I decided to get
a little privacy here in the woods.
Oles, are you listening to me?
I am, I am.
Its not safe!
Safety is our everything.
Im off before Tamara changes her mind.
Oles, Im serious.
Ill gather everyone
and were leaving today.
Are you kidding? You partied all night,
had fun, now its my turn, dude.
Listen. The Khrystyna I hit,
shes not just a girl.
Shes a guy?
She is a handsome guy.
No judgment, man, totally fine.
Oles. Short version, shes a mavka.
A real one.
There are lots of them here.
And theyre all hostile.
Right...
Now I know who stole
my last joint yesterday. Unbelievable.
- Oles!
- Are you messing with me?
I dont care who they are, witches,
zombies, even Dracula himself.
Im not missing my chance with Tamara.
Fine. Fine. Take this,
if anything suspicious happens,
squeeze it like this.
- Did you buy this crap at the hotel?
- Oles!
Wow. Youre really boring
the morning after.
Really boring.
Ruta!
My dear mother, the time has come
Im young and joyful still
I want to live, I love...
Sister...
what are you doing?
Wreaths.
I remembered that when I was alive,
I used to make these for holidays.
You remembered?
Yes. Its some kind of miracle.
- How do you like it?
- Its pretty, I guess.
I wish I could remember too...
But were not supposed to do that.
Supposed to, not supposed to...
Look.
- See how huge it is?
- And ugly.
Something like that definitely
shouldnt be able to fly, but...
Out!
I remembered everything.
My life wasnt just one endless misery.
It was different.
Thats probably
why you decided to drown yourself.
You pushed me to it. Just like all of us.
We protect all of you.
For example, this mavka.
The youngest of you.
She drowned herself because her parents
gave her away as a child
in an arranged marriage with an old man.
He raped her and beat her.
We can return her memory right now,
and she will remember
how different her life was.
Shell remember,
and shell want to die all over again...
And its the same with every one of you.
But you speak like a human.
Who put these thoughts into your head?
A man, a filthy soul,
infected you. You must not--
I must not...
Mavkas dont need to feed
on human energy, only you do!
Im not going to kill people
for you anymore.
Something unheard of happened,
a dead Mavka fell in love with the living.
Well, well, well...
Punish her?
No. Well warn her.
This man's soul is as filthy
as all the others.
He will inevitably hurt you so badly
that you wont have the strength
to endure it.
And you will beg us for Oblivion,
where you will dissolve forever...
And there will be no you.
Not even dead.
No! Lukian is not a filthy soul.
And Im not just a mavka.
My name is Ruta.
Oh, Ruta...
Ruta, Ruta...
Youre confused
by the interference of a mortal,
but we are your sisters, we understand.
In the end, whether to trust a man
is your choice.
Well see where that trust leads you...
Did we account for everything?
A few things remain.
Well show her what humans are capable of.
Professor, we have to leave before night.
- Come back to the camp.
- Why would we?
Because...
Because there are escaped convicts
in the forest!
What? Convicts? What convicts?
Lukian! Explain, Lukian--
Is that you?
I thought Id never see you again...
I understood something.
What?
That Im in love.
Yurko, where are you?
Yurko, stop hiding!
This is not funny anymore...
- Come on!
- No, hes not there.
Youre searching like crap,
search better...
Come on, come on!
Bro, where are you, where--
- Gone...
- What the f--
Hes gone...
- Who the hell are you?
- Gone...
Hey, who are you?
Ill help...
Ill help...
help...
help...
A hunter needs prey...
prey...
prey...
So listen
and do what youre supposed to.
Ill kill her.
Khrystyna?
Lukian, you said--
Thats your ex.
Send her away.
Let her get lost.
This is crossing every possible line...
There cant be anything between us.
I dont love you.
Is that Dad?
Its that girl.
Well hello, Mavka...
Care to tell me what
you did to my brother?
Talk.
Talk!
- Oh damn...
- No, no, no...
Is she really a mavka?
Yo...
What kind of monster are you?
- Leave me alone.
- Lie down, I said!
Now youre my prey.
Ill put you in a cage
and show you in a circus.
I said, leave me alone!
Or what?
Youll tickle me to death?
Tickle you?
Oh, Ill tickle you right now.
What if she notices us?
What is even happening here?
Lukian said something like that...
Were out, were out...
Out, out, out...
Lukian!
Lukian, Khrystyna,
what the hell is going on here?
Kick out this idiot!
Get the hell out of here!
Are you insane? Lukian!
Lukian! Lukian!
Oles?
What are you waiting for?
Finish this moron!
Khrystyna?
Get up, Oles, are you okay?
What are you doing here?
Where is the Mavka?
Lukian, its okay. Its me!
Dont touch me!...
Where did you get that?
Its all because of you!
And you know,
that weird girlfriend of yours is dead?
Shes a mavka?
Just like I am now.
There will be no pain,
only revenge,
revenge,
revenge...
Your death will be on his conscience,
and he will suffer
until the end of his life,
a pathetic life,
an unhappy life.
And you will be forever young,
forever beautiful,
always the best.
We will leave you your memory.
Im the best. And if you dont want me,
then you wont be with anyone.
Lukian!
What is this? What happened here?
What convicts? Is this dangerous?
Mermaids...
sisters...
Its all exactly like you said.
Its a pity you had
to live through it again.
He made me remember everything.
So what will you do now,
mavka with the name Ruta?
The pain of betrayal
destroyed my past life...
and now it found me here too.
The only thing I want is to feel nothing,
and not exist at all, ever again.
- Youll handle it?
- Yes.
Boys, I still cant see Khrystyna.
We cant leave without her.
Professor, I know where she is.
Ill get her
and come straight back to you.
- Sure?
- Sure.
- Alright, Dad, lets go!
- And Khrystyna?
Well, Professor,
he said hell find her, so he will.
Weve got to get Toma and Iryna--
- Get in...
- Fine.
We will fulfill your wish.
In Oblivion, you will dissolve forever.
But tonight is the Short Night,
begin the ritual
as your final and greatest revenge
on all the living!
Professor, Im telling you,
we have to go. Its not safe here.
Oh, come on, Oles.
Nothing threatens us here...
So whats the news about those convicts?
What convicts?
Damn...
You want me to believe this nonsense?
Come on, Im telling you,
I saw them myself!
Do you realize youve ruined
the most important expedition of my life?
Fine, that ones got nothing
but weed in his head,
but you, sweetheart,
what were you thinking?
Dad, its true. I saw it too.
Wait, are you serious?
But you said it yourself,
mavkas and all that,
protection charms, Mermaid Week--
Easy there, gentlemen.
Its marketing trick, whats the problem?
Just fairy tales
to get the clients to come visit.
- What fairy tales?
- Folklore!
- Do you hear that?
- Why are you shushing?
What the hell is that?
Some singing.
My cat screamed like
that when it wanted to f--
Mavka!
Mavka!
What did you do to her?
Do you hear me?
What did you do?
We fulfilled her wish...
That Mavka learned who she was in life,
and even remembered her name, Ruta.
Ruta?
But someone hurt her so badly again
that she didnt have the strength
to endure the pain...
Maybe you know
what monster did that to her?
So it was you who did all this.
Because of you, she will melt
into Oblivion forever...
And this is for you, as a keepsake of her.
No, no, no, tell me how to bring her back!
We cannot bring her back.
But we can send you into Oblivion too.
What do I have to do?
Go!
And we didnt mention
that Oblivion for him is deadly.
Ruta!
Ruta...
What the hell...
Ruta...
Ruta...
Ruta...
I came here...
for you.
Ruta...
Ruta...
Lukian!
I didnt betray you...
It was the Mermaids, they set it up...
I came to tell you that...
that I...
you...
Everything is ready.
We have enough life energy.
Ruta...
Sisters, look!
Keep going, keep going!
Why did you stop?
Shes alive, sisters.
- Shes alive.
- Alive...
Shes alive...
Ruta!
Sisters, listen!
The Mermaids took our memories away.
They made us believe life is only pain.
And that only revenge can bring relief,
but thats not true. I know it.
I remembered everything.
So the Mermaids have been lying to us
the whole time?
- Why?
- Why all this?
Why are we killing people?
- What for?
- Why do it?
And I would like to remember my name...
- And I would like to...
- And I...
And what about me?
I dont belong to you anymore.
No, this energy belongs to us!
Dont touch them!
Mermaid Week is over,
and the ritual wasnt completed.
Its time for you to return to the lake.
Now you will learn what suffering is.
Sisters, I will save you.
I will find out, do you hear me?
I will find out how to bring you back.
Ill think of something...
I know. Well meet again.
In four years.
We wont let this go.
No, no, no, no!
I dont want this!
This isnt what we agreed on!
Help me!
Ruta...
- What happened?
- Lukian...
you did something impossible.
Ruta!
Ruta, I--
I know...
Me too.
- Im sorry, I--
- No, its okay.
I just need to get used
to being alive again.
Lukian!
Explain to me what is going on here!
And how are we supposed
to explain all of this now?
I dont know.
Lukian!
But I can try something...
I demand, can someone explain
what the hell is happening here?
Forget everything...
that happened here...
Well of course, you can date.
Im not some kind of tyrant...
Colleagues, saddle up!
Dull city life is waiting for us...
Looks like being out in nature
did Professor some good.
And you too, Lukian!
Find your beloved Ruta...
Bring her back.
Thats enough. Stop.
We cant anymore,
shes your wife now.
Oh come on. Dont tell me
this doesnt turn you on.
What if she finds out?
Come on.
What?
Hey, where are you?
Follow me.
Wait, stop--
Cheater.
Filthy soul.
Come to me.
Traitor.
I am here.
Come to me.
Dirty, dirty soul.
Traitor.
Dear students!
This is the last outpost
of civilization on our way.
My God, its grown so much...
since the last time I was here.
Anyway, you can buy
anything you forgot here,
even order a lavender cappuccino,
because next week all youll have...
is coffee brewed over a fire.
Welcome!
Nice. The vibes just right.
Ill be back in a week.
This ones yours.
Gentlemen, please,
take a look, feel at home...
Oh girls, this is such a marvel.
Mermaids' scales, one of a kind.
These shells were lying
at the bottom of a dark lake.
Have you already ordered?
They have power.
They repel the charms of mavkas,
mermaids, all that stuff.
A super-powerful talisman.
I wear one myself, see? Protection.
And mavkas attack women too?
Well of course. Theyre evil.
They dont care
who they lure into the lake.
Alright, talisman is 500, scale is 1000.
Boys, Im Madam Tesya. What can I get you?
Could I get some of that tincture, please?
Sure, why not?
No, no, no, pour it into this coffee cup.
Conspiracy types.
Want some too?
Cappuccino.
Cappuccino means cappuccino. Good choice!
So girls, have you decided?
- Ill take it.
- Just the talisman?
No scale?
- Arrivederci.
- Its a good thing, exclusive.
Alright then, enjoy your retreat.
May all your chakras open...
And you boys, who are you?
Tourists? Amber diggers?
Were biologists.
We study changes in animal habitats.
Wow...
Listen, you really shouldnt
go to those habitats.
Stay here at my place.
I told the retreat girls,
and Ill tell you,
the forest is dangerous right now.
What kind of danger?
Can I get more coffee?
Coffee, yes. Danger, its Mermaid Week.
Thats when they roam around, mermaids,
mavkas, dragging people into the lake.
Drowning them.
- Thats local folklore.
- No, no, dont say that.
Two people disappeared two days ago,
a groom and his best man.
- Disappeared how?
- Like this, they went into the forest.
And this morning I stepped
onto the porch and heard it.
Mavka's laughter!
So better buy a talisman.
I dont like this.
Toma, dont be scared. If anything--
Hey, girl, need protection?
Im armed and dangerous.
Sir, youve had too much to drink.
Please go rest and dont interfere.
Hey, man! Yeah, go on, and zip your gun.
Well handle it ourselves.
Did you just tell me
where to go, you punk?
Yeah. You.
What did you say? What did you croak?
Hey! Hey!
Call the police!
Mykola!
Where are you going?
The stand is new! Mykola!
Hands off!
Thank God!
Whats going on here?
This man had too much to drink
and started harassing people.
Gentlemen, gentlemen!
- We dont want any trouble.
- You okay?
My brother got carried away
and caused a bit of trouble,
but he apologizes, right?
And well be on our way.
Where are you headed?
Hunting. Ducks.
We have a permit, here.
Ducks, you say?
Ducks.
Remember, youre in the forest.
Thank you. Of course.
And no more drinking.
Thanks for the advice. Have a nice day.
And what about you gentlemen?
Im a University professor, biology.
These are my students,
were on a research expedition.
Would you like to see our documents?
No, that wont be necessary.
Just be careful.
A couple of people went missing here.
See? I told you. I told you everything.
All the best.
Thank you, thank you.
- Does it hurt?
- Im fine.
Everything will be alright.
Yeah. It will.
Well, here it is,
the last outpost of civilization.
Dear young scientists, weve arrived.
So, grab the tents, unpack here.
Boys, move the cars.
Well set up the campfire there.
Lukian, Syoma...
go to the flooded village
and set up the cameras.
Why are we standing around? Move it!
I can already feel it, this expedition
will be unforgettable!
Awesome.
Just tie your hair back.
Dont tell me what to do...
Damn forest, I hate it.
Then why did you come?
Obviously so youd ask.
See? Worth it already.
Oles, let me take a look.
Whats there to see? Just a scratch...
If it werent for the cops, Id have...
Why did you even get involved?
What do you mean? He was hitting on you.
Thanks.
Youre welcome.
What do we have here?
A fighter... alive?
Mm, yeah.
And Im looking for my coffee.
Thats my coffee, Borys Oleksandrovych.
A bug just drowned in it.
Ill... uh... Ill make you a new one.
Doesnt it seem to you
that this Oles is a bit...
I heard hes studying here just to explore
the breeding process
of certain fiber plants.
You mean cannabis?
Thats not funny.
Jerk.
Good night.
Good night.
Lukian, are you awake?
Im asleep.
Oh! Then Ill tell you later that
theres no connection with the cameras.
Syoma, stop!
What do you mean, no connection?
Damn it... Im coming.
Shit!
Its smashed...
This ones done too...
Maybe some idiot stepped on them?
Look what Ive got.
This one seems intact...
Syoma, check it out.
Is this a person or what?
Maybe its those guys from the bar,
fucking things up for us.
Whoa, Ira!
Sorry, messing things up.
So... what now, no cameras?
We need new ones. Ill check if there
are any left where I ordered them.
Do it.
Listen, I can go.
If I push it a bit
well have cameras by evening.
Professor?
Should we go for it?
Without them, our mission makes no sense.
Go.
Khrystyna?
Youre going to the city?
Yeah. Need anything? Text me.
No... I need to go there too.
Im going there and back.
Khrystyna, seriously,
we already settled everything.
Live your life and let me live mine.
Asshole!
Are you kidding me right now?!
Damn it!
Shit!
Hey, hey, hey!
Come on!
Youre alive? Thank God!
What hurts?
Your neck?
Your leg...
Okay, hold on.
Hey! Anyone alive?
Yes, were here.
No, no, no. Leave it.
Youre in shock.
Its okay, its okay...
We heard a noise, what was that?
Who is this?
Later. Were going back to camp.
Our professor knows medicine, hell help.
Hurry, hurry!
The cars done for.
Careful, careful, yes, yes...
Bring the first-aid kit. Faster!
Why are you standing there,
cant you see shes cold? Bring a blanket!
Okay, okay.
Ill call Professor now, alright?
Guys, wheres the first-aid kit? Hurry!
Someone get me a blanket!
- Professor! Professor!
- What is it?
- What happened?
- Get up!
This is her.
- Hello there.
- Her foot is broken.
Easy. May I take a look?
Does it hurt?
A little.
Heres the first-aid kit.
What's that?
Lucky, no fracture.
- Seriously?
- At worst, a bruise.
But Id get an X-ray, if I were you.
And where are your shoes?
Probably left them in the forest.
Khrystyna, didnt you have a spare pair?
Why me?
Because you have it...
So, whats your name?
Maybe shes still in shock?
Im Lukian, this is Tamara.
- And this is Mr. Borys.
- Nice to meet you.
And you?
Khrystyna, are you bringing
those boots or not?
- Im coming!
- Khrystyna.
Nice to meet you, Khrystyna.
Where are you from, anyway?
You must be one of the girls
who came for the retreat...
Yes. For the retreat.
Here.
Im sorry this happened.
An animal ran straight onto the road,
and I didnt know what to do.
Its okay.
The important thing is that youre alive.
Alive...
Lets take you to the hospital.
No, dont.
My sisters are waiting for me.
Ill walk you there. Its easy
to get lost in the forest at night.
I know this forest. Dont!
- Syoma!
- What?
A flashlight!
Here.
Shes kinda not all there.
Well, if a car hit you,
youd probably shit yourself too.
Jesus, Iryna!
Sorry, I got scared.
What the hell is this?
Now itll be fine...
Khrystyna?
Khrystyna!
And I was happy like a drifter
I love daydreaming on coffee breaks
Not noticing my coworkers are goats
The mail server says
Weve got another corporate party
Im sick of these fu--
funny guys!
Oles, that song is boring.
Especially for our Professor.
Oh, Lukian?
So, you walked the girl back?
No. She ran off.
Well of course she ran off, you almost
killed her. I wouldve run too.
And is she gonna bring my boots back?
Main thing is she doesnt come back
tomorrow with a police report.
Alright, thats enough...
Did you at least bring the cameras?
Sister... did you find a human?
A filthy soul?
Yes. I found a man who reeks
of womens tears.
But he hurt me,
and something happened to my voice.
Thank you, sisters!
We need more filthy human souls, mavka.
We need their life energy.
Hurry, the short night will be over soon.
Sister!
Why are you doing this?
To hunt a filthy soul.
- Im coming with you!
- No.
This one is my prey.
Good thing it's insured.
Alright. The insurance documents
will be sent to you via email.
And young man, please be more careful.
Youre in the forest,
not back home in your big city.
Thank you. Ill remember that.
Hi, Lukian.
Khrystyna?
Didnt expect me?
No... You ran off so fast.
I had to.
But now Im here.
- Will you come with me?
- Where?
I mean, Im not against it...
I just need to bring my stuff to camp.
Youll do that later...
Right now,
its better for you to follow me.
Lukian...
Filthy soul...
Lukian...
follow me...
come on...
That tattoo of yours...
It looks like it changes color.
Why do you need that?
You dont care...
You dont care...
Just follow me.
Follow you.
Youll pay for the womens tears
you spilled, filthy soul.
Hurry!
Okay.
Hey! Back off, thats mine!
You idiot, thats a red listed lynx.
There are barely any left.
See? Still some left,
and this ones mine.
You morons, this is a crime.
Werent you supposed to be hunting ducks?
Watch your mouth, nerd!
You see this tough-ass gamer?
And what are you gonna do now?
Shoot me?
Ill shoot you too, no problem.
Try showing off again.
Hey, stop!
Its our prey.
So, if youre a smart boy,
calm down and keep walking.
Look, your little girlfriends
been waiting for you.
Bitch, Ill--
- Yurchyk, shut your mouth.
- Kyrya, I--
Quiet!
Grab the lynx, were leaving. Now!
Hey, drop it.
Yurchyk, get over here.
You want trouble?
Are you okay?
Sorry about that.
Lets get out of here.
Why did you fight those men?
You saw it, they killed an animal
that was supposed to be protected.
So what?
Everything in nature is connected.
Wiping out one species can...
can affect others.
You see, the forest is its own universe,
with its own laws and mysteries.
Its just a forest. What mysteries?
Thats your urbanism talking.
Come with me...
Give me your hand.
Careful. Were almost there.
Here.
Look.
A tree?
At first glance.
But look closer.
See it?
What does it look like?
Like a tiny forest.
Yeah. Like a forest inside a forest.
Look. Boo!
Easy, it only looks scary.
In reality it feeds on tree sap...
Not everything
is what it seems at first glance...
Give me your hand!
It has wings, can it fly?
Lets find out.
And over there, ferns.
Like your tattoo.
Hey!
Did I say something wrong?
There was that girl at camp...
Khrystyna too, I think.
Oh, Khrystyna. What about her?
I noticed how she looks at you.
Khrystyna and I used to be together.
But... thats in the past.
Why? Shes pretty.
Yeah, shes pretty. But she loves herself
more than anything.
But you hurt her.
She cried.
Sometimes you cant avoid that.
Pain has to be lived through...
Staying together without love
would probably be worse.
Probably.
Your eyes--
Just now they were...
Youre not lying.
Sounds like youre disappointed.
Sorry, I have to answer.
Hello, yes...
No, no, no, video... The camera footage
is stored in a special folder...
Alright, okay,
Ill handle it from here. Bye...
Listen, sorry, I...
What the hell is this?
Oh wow...
Lukian!
Dear Mr. Lukian, we were all worried.
Care to explain what kept you
in the forest so long?
Squirrels, butterflies, or some forest...
forest spirits?
Sorry, I... I had things to do.
Ah, things. Im thrilled
you found things in the forest
more important
than our scientific expedition,
the one we came here for, by the way.
Professor, Ill do everything.
Do try, young man. And dont take forever...
Sorry...
Toma, where are the guys?
Hi! Lukian, BO was looking for you.
Thanks, Khrystyna, he already found me.
Khrystyna, maybe youd let him go already?
My grandma used to say,
let the bygones be bygones.
No man dumps me. Never. Got it?
Ill get him back,
and then Ill dump him myself.
Thats kind of cruel.
Life is cruel, Toma.
Some people get loving grandmas,
daddies, all that...
and some get thrown away as kids
like trash,
and you just survive however you can.
But thats not happening to me ever again.
And how are you gonna get him back?
Put a spell on him?
This isn't Konotop,
the witches are far away.
I am my own witch.
Sex appeal solves everything.
But you wouldnt understand that.
Idiot.
Sisters, what do you think...
is all of this beautiful?
What?
The lake, the forest, the flowers,
everything around us.
A forest is a forest.
And you dont feel anything
at all when you look at it?
What are we supposed to feel?
I only feel filthy human souls.
And when they drown
in the lake, thats beautiful.
I imagine they are the same people
who drove me to drown myself
and become a mavka.
Do you remember why you did it?
And who you were when you were alive?
I only remember that life was horrible.
And thats enough for me to crave revenge.
Thats our destiny.
And thats what the mermaids command.
Sister, are you okay?
Youre acting weird.
Im fine.
Yes, of course, its our destiny.
Besides, the short night is almost here.
Shes the only one
who hasnt hunted a filthy soul yet.
Shes hiding something.
We need to figure out what.
Whats wrong with you?
No, Im fine.
Ill go for a walk.
- Dude!
- I wont go far.
Khrystyna?
You guessed.
Yeah.
What do you want?
I just want a drink...
Here...
Lukian, Im not contagious or something.
You wont die if you drink with me.
Help me out?
To the good old days.
What a wonderful evening, so quiet.
Yeah, quiet.
If you ignore all that screaming.
Lukian, I understand its over between us.
Honestly. Im not as insane as you think.
I never said that.
But Im lonely...
Im a person too.
I cant love someone today
and then tomorrow, boom, not anymore.
Im sorry, but--
Lukian, I need you.
Just one last time, seriously,
only tonight, please.
One last time, be mine.
No. No. No, Khrystyna, stop.
Itll only make it harder. Dont.
"Don't"? So Im not needed?
I know, its because
of that messed-up girl, right?
Khrystyna, stop.
You traded me in
for some crazy retreat girl.
- Idiot!
- Im not listening to this anymore.
Then fuck off, you nerdy little freak!
You should be crawling at my feet, got it?
People dont dump me, remember that!
Youll pay for this.
Youll remember me
for your whole damn life.
Youll regret it, you piece of shit!
And now, girls,
imagine the light inside you.
Right here in your chest.
Feel how soft and pleasant it is?
Follow how the air enters your lungs
as you inhale and goes lower,
straight into your kundalini...
I hear something.
Yes.
Thats the energy flow filling you.
No, its something else.
Someones growling.
Growling? Is that a wolf?
- A wolf.
- A wolf?
Stupid chicks.
Come on! What wolf? Its...
its... Winnie-the-Pooh!
Got that on video, let's move!
Yeah, yeah. Just a second,
Ill grab myself some kind of trophy.
Damn, chicks, why do you even need
so many panties in the forest, huh?
Nice.
What the hell is this? Andrii!
Andrii!
Filthy souls...
Filthy...
Whos there?
Those who take animals lives for fun...
Filthy...
Filthy...
Filthy...
Follow me.
There will be plenty of fun with me.
Fun...
Dude, whats wrong?
Cant sleep, thats all.
What, stress or something?
If its stress, Ive got anti-stress.
A little trick!
No!
Why? Everyones asleep.
Whats bothering you?
Khrystyna.
What damn Khrystyna?
Not that Khrystyna.
Oh. The one you almost killed?
We talked and then she disappeared.
Again.
I just dont understand what happened.
Well, shes a retreat girl.
She came here
to cleanse herself of worldly stuff,
not to hook up with a guy
who almost ran her over.
- Youre great at supporting people.
- Sorry, Im like that...
Hey, where are you going?
Wont BO notice?
- Youll cover for me.
- No, no, no. Dude!
Lukian, hey-- Luk-- Lukian,
thats a setup!
Asshole!
Damn.
Filthy soul...
Sister, that boy is in trouble.
Our sisters have already hunted him.
Filthy soul...
Come with us...
Sisters, stop!
I lured him. Hes my prey!
Then he will be ours.
I said hes mine!
Alright, dont get angry.
Sisters, shall we go?
Lets go.
There are plenty
of filthy souls in the forest.
Shes weird.
Lukian, Lukian, snap out of it!
Khrystyna! How did you end up he--
Not now. Not now, Ill explain later.
Take this and hide.
Whatever you see,
dont move and dont let go of it.
Run! Now!
Sister, have you forgotten what
you were supposed to do?
No, sisters. I remember.
Then tell us!
Before the ritual of the Short Night,
I must fill the waters of the Dark Lake
with filthy souls and their life energy.
Then why is that man
still not at the bottom of the lake?
Speak!
Because he...
Because he is not a filthy soul!
Enough!
You know how treacherous humans can be.
You ended your own life
because men like him
made it worse than death.
Yes. Thats the only thing I remember
from my human life.
Then do what you must,
unless you want us
to cast you into oblivion.
Ill do everything.
Lukian!
Dont come closer!
Dont come near me, you hear?
Whatever you are!
Lukian, please, calm down.
I just want to explain.
Explain what? That you want to kill me?
- Thanks, I already heard that part.
- No. Lukian, if you listen to me,
Ill tell you the whole truth.
If you decide to leave,
I wont stop you.
Alright.
Okay, Khrystyna,
or whatever your real name is.
You wanted to explain. Im listening.
Yes. Khrystyna is not my name.
Those like me dont remember our names.
Im a forest mavka.
A mavka?
Like a soul of the forest?
Like in the animated movie?
Wheres your green hair then?
Why arent you protecting the forest?
What forest, Lukian? What hair? Im dead.
I drowned myself. My purpose is revenge.
I must drown filthy souls
in the Dark Lake.
I didnt care about anything else until...
Until?
Until I met you.
Its dangerous here. Come with me.
I dont want to hurt you.
Here, its safe.
Mermaids are born of the Dark Lake,
so they cant go far from it.
But mavkas can,
because we were once human.
Careful...
So you actually live in that lake?
Yes. On its bottom.
But once every four years,
during Mermaid Week, we come out
of the water into your world.
We must fill the lake
with the life energy of filthy souls
so the Mermaids can feed on
it until the next Mermaid Week.
Lukian, you need to know,
all of this is only preparation
for the ritual of the Short Night.
The solstice... Thats tomorrow.
Yes! If you want to survive,
you and your friends must leave
this place as soon as possible.
Otherwise during the Short Night
something terrible will happen to you.
Then why are you warning me?
I dont know.
You touched something inside me,
something I never noticed before.
And this feeling, I like it so much.
But still, please,
you must leave before the next night.
Are you laughing at me?
Yes. You're funny.
Oh really?
What are you doing?
Something human.
Im telling you, youre in danger.
And Im telling you,
Im willing to take that risk.
For what?
For this.
Wait...
Wait... I thought I--
No. No, I cant.
I know it will hurt me.
Ive been through this already,
and I dont want it again.
Hey.
Life is like that.
Bad things really do happen.
But theres also joy, happiness...
love.
And theres so much more of that.
I dont remember happiness...
I tried to remember my life,
but its all blank, Lukian.
Theres an old, flooded village
not far from here...
Maybe you lived there.
When I forget something,
I return to places
that can remind me of what I lost.
No. No, no, I cant.
But you can try.
You have a choice.
The Mermaids dont give us a choice!
Im dead!
Im telling you,
run away, or youll die too!
Mavka!
Back again without a filthy soul?
Then at least finish this one!
Do it!
Guys!
Damn...
Damn.
Boo!
You sneaking up on us or what?
Thank God, Oles! Where is everyone?
On assignments. So is BO.
Tamara and I decided to get
a little privacy here in the woods.
Oles, are you listening to me?
I am, I am.
Its not safe!
Safety is our everything.
Im off before Tamara changes her mind.
Oles, Im serious.
Ill gather everyone
and were leaving today.
Are you kidding? You partied all night,
had fun, now its my turn, dude.
Listen. The Khrystyna I hit,
shes not just a girl.
Shes a guy?
She is a handsome guy.
No judgment, man, totally fine.
Oles. Short version, shes a mavka.
A real one.
There are lots of them here.
And theyre all hostile.
Right...
Now I know who stole
my last joint yesterday. Unbelievable.
- Oles!
- Are you messing with me?
I dont care who they are, witches,
zombies, even Dracula himself.
Im not missing my chance with Tamara.
Fine. Fine. Take this,
if anything suspicious happens,
squeeze it like this.
- Did you buy this crap at the hotel?
- Oles!
Wow. Youre really boring
the morning after.
Really boring.
Ruta!
My dear mother, the time has come
Im young and joyful still
I want to live, I love...
Sister...
what are you doing?
Wreaths.
I remembered that when I was alive,
I used to make these for holidays.
You remembered?
Yes. Its some kind of miracle.
- How do you like it?
- Its pretty, I guess.
I wish I could remember too...
But were not supposed to do that.
Supposed to, not supposed to...
Look.
- See how huge it is?
- And ugly.
Something like that definitely
shouldnt be able to fly, but...
Out!
I remembered everything.
My life wasnt just one endless misery.
It was different.
Thats probably
why you decided to drown yourself.
You pushed me to it. Just like all of us.
We protect all of you.
For example, this mavka.
The youngest of you.
She drowned herself because her parents
gave her away as a child
in an arranged marriage with an old man.
He raped her and beat her.
We can return her memory right now,
and she will remember
how different her life was.
Shell remember,
and shell want to die all over again...
And its the same with every one of you.
But you speak like a human.
Who put these thoughts into your head?
A man, a filthy soul,
infected you. You must not--
I must not...
Mavkas dont need to feed
on human energy, only you do!
Im not going to kill people
for you anymore.
Something unheard of happened,
a dead Mavka fell in love with the living.
Well, well, well...
Punish her?
No. Well warn her.
This man's soul is as filthy
as all the others.
He will inevitably hurt you so badly
that you wont have the strength
to endure it.
And you will beg us for Oblivion,
where you will dissolve forever...
And there will be no you.
Not even dead.
No! Lukian is not a filthy soul.
And Im not just a mavka.
My name is Ruta.
Oh, Ruta...
Ruta, Ruta...
Youre confused
by the interference of a mortal,
but we are your sisters, we understand.
In the end, whether to trust a man
is your choice.
Well see where that trust leads you...
Did we account for everything?
A few things remain.
Well show her what humans are capable of.
Professor, we have to leave before night.
- Come back to the camp.
- Why would we?
Because...
Because there are escaped convicts
in the forest!
What? Convicts? What convicts?
Lukian! Explain, Lukian--
Is that you?
I thought Id never see you again...
I understood something.
What?
That Im in love.
Yurko, where are you?
Yurko, stop hiding!
This is not funny anymore...
- Come on!
- No, hes not there.
Youre searching like crap,
search better...
Come on, come on!
Bro, where are you, where--
- Gone...
- What the f--
Hes gone...
- Who the hell are you?
- Gone...
Hey, who are you?
Ill help...
Ill help...
help...
help...
A hunter needs prey...
prey...
prey...
So listen
and do what youre supposed to.
Ill kill her.
Khrystyna?
Lukian, you said--
Thats your ex.
Send her away.
Let her get lost.
This is crossing every possible line...
There cant be anything between us.
I dont love you.
Is that Dad?
Its that girl.
Well hello, Mavka...
Care to tell me what
you did to my brother?
Talk.
Talk!
- Oh damn...
- No, no, no...
Is she really a mavka?
Yo...
What kind of monster are you?
- Leave me alone.
- Lie down, I said!
Now youre my prey.
Ill put you in a cage
and show you in a circus.
I said, leave me alone!
Or what?
Youll tickle me to death?
Tickle you?
Oh, Ill tickle you right now.
What if she notices us?
What is even happening here?
Lukian said something like that...
Were out, were out...
Out, out, out...
Lukian!
Lukian, Khrystyna,
what the hell is going on here?
Kick out this idiot!
Get the hell out of here!
Are you insane? Lukian!
Lukian! Lukian!
Oles?
What are you waiting for?
Finish this moron!
Khrystyna?
Get up, Oles, are you okay?
What are you doing here?
Where is the Mavka?
Lukian, its okay. Its me!
Dont touch me!...
Where did you get that?
Its all because of you!
And you know,
that weird girlfriend of yours is dead?
Shes a mavka?
Just like I am now.
There will be no pain,
only revenge,
revenge,
revenge...
Your death will be on his conscience,
and he will suffer
until the end of his life,
a pathetic life,
an unhappy life.
And you will be forever young,
forever beautiful,
always the best.
We will leave you your memory.
Im the best. And if you dont want me,
then you wont be with anyone.
Lukian!
What is this? What happened here?
What convicts? Is this dangerous?
Mermaids...
sisters...
Its all exactly like you said.
Its a pity you had
to live through it again.
He made me remember everything.
So what will you do now,
mavka with the name Ruta?
The pain of betrayal
destroyed my past life...
and now it found me here too.
The only thing I want is to feel nothing,
and not exist at all, ever again.
- Youll handle it?
- Yes.
Boys, I still cant see Khrystyna.
We cant leave without her.
Professor, I know where she is.
Ill get her
and come straight back to you.
- Sure?
- Sure.
- Alright, Dad, lets go!
- And Khrystyna?
Well, Professor,
he said hell find her, so he will.
Weve got to get Toma and Iryna--
- Get in...
- Fine.
We will fulfill your wish.
In Oblivion, you will dissolve forever.
But tonight is the Short Night,
begin the ritual
as your final and greatest revenge
on all the living!
Professor, Im telling you,
we have to go. Its not safe here.
Oh, come on, Oles.
Nothing threatens us here...
So whats the news about those convicts?
What convicts?
Damn...
You want me to believe this nonsense?
Come on, Im telling you,
I saw them myself!
Do you realize youve ruined
the most important expedition of my life?
Fine, that ones got nothing
but weed in his head,
but you, sweetheart,
what were you thinking?
Dad, its true. I saw it too.
Wait, are you serious?
But you said it yourself,
mavkas and all that,
protection charms, Mermaid Week--
Easy there, gentlemen.
Its marketing trick, whats the problem?
Just fairy tales
to get the clients to come visit.
- What fairy tales?
- Folklore!
- Do you hear that?
- Why are you shushing?
What the hell is that?
Some singing.
My cat screamed like
that when it wanted to f--
Mavka!
Mavka!
What did you do to her?
Do you hear me?
What did you do?
We fulfilled her wish...
That Mavka learned who she was in life,
and even remembered her name, Ruta.
Ruta?
But someone hurt her so badly again
that she didnt have the strength
to endure the pain...
Maybe you know
what monster did that to her?
So it was you who did all this.
Because of you, she will melt
into Oblivion forever...
And this is for you, as a keepsake of her.
No, no, no, tell me how to bring her back!
We cannot bring her back.
But we can send you into Oblivion too.
What do I have to do?
Go!
And we didnt mention
that Oblivion for him is deadly.
Ruta!
Ruta...
What the hell...
Ruta...
Ruta...
Ruta...
I came here...
for you.
Ruta...
Ruta...
Lukian!
I didnt betray you...
It was the Mermaids, they set it up...
I came to tell you that...
that I...
you...
Everything is ready.
We have enough life energy.
Ruta...
Sisters, look!
Keep going, keep going!
Why did you stop?
Shes alive, sisters.
- Shes alive.
- Alive...
Shes alive...
Ruta!
Sisters, listen!
The Mermaids took our memories away.
They made us believe life is only pain.
And that only revenge can bring relief,
but thats not true. I know it.
I remembered everything.
So the Mermaids have been lying to us
the whole time?
- Why?
- Why all this?
Why are we killing people?
- What for?
- Why do it?
And I would like to remember my name...
- And I would like to...
- And I...
And what about me?
I dont belong to you anymore.
No, this energy belongs to us!
Dont touch them!
Mermaid Week is over,
and the ritual wasnt completed.
Its time for you to return to the lake.
Now you will learn what suffering is.
Sisters, I will save you.
I will find out, do you hear me?
I will find out how to bring you back.
Ill think of something...
I know. Well meet again.
In four years.
We wont let this go.
No, no, no, no!
I dont want this!
This isnt what we agreed on!
Help me!
Ruta...
- What happened?
- Lukian...
you did something impossible.
Ruta!
Ruta, I--
I know...
Me too.
- Im sorry, I--
- No, its okay.
I just need to get used
to being alive again.
Lukian!
Explain to me what is going on here!
And how are we supposed
to explain all of this now?
I dont know.
Lukian!
But I can try something...
I demand, can someone explain
what the hell is happening here?
Forget everything...
that happened here...
Well of course, you can date.
Im not some kind of tyrant...
Colleagues, saddle up!
Dull city life is waiting for us...
Looks like being out in nature
did Professor some good.
And you too, Lukian!
Find your beloved Ruta...
Bring her back.