Summary A strange nobleman returning after years abroad to a small Bohemian village in the beginning of 19th century. The nobleman feels closer to animals despite looking like a human. He is a Hastrman - a water spirit. Water is his element. He loves it, understands it and communicates with it. He needs water not only to sustain his life, but also to gain superhuman strength and dexterity. In this romantic, fantastical, yet ironic story, love brings Hastrman unexpected happiness with an agonizing dilemma: whether to remain a wild creature or to cross the boundaries and get closer to become a human. Vivid and earthy folklore of local villagers brings authenticity to pagan folkways, yet the story ends in present times. View more details
Directed : Ondrej Havelka
Written : Petr Hudský Ondrej Havelka Milos Urban
Stars : Karel Dobrý Norbert Lichý Vladimír Polívka Simona Zmrzlá
Genres : Thriller Fantasy Mystery Drama Romance
Release date : Apr 18, 2018
Countries of origin : Czech Republic
Language : Czech
Production companies : První Verejnoprávní
Summary A strange nobleman returning after years abroad to a small Bohemian village in the beginning of 19th century. The nobleman feels closer to animals despite looking like a human. He is a Hastrman - a water spirit. Water is his element. He loves it, understands it and communicates with it. He needs water not only to sustain his life, but also to gain superhuman strength and dexterity. In this romantic, fantastical, yet ironic story, love brings Hastrman unexpected happiness with an agonizing dilemma: whether to remain a wild creature or to cross the boundaries and get closer to become a human. Vivid and earthy folklore of local villagers brings authenticity to pagan folkways, yet the story ends in present times. View more details
Genres : Thriller Fantasy Mystery Drama Romance
Release date : Apr 18, 2018
Countries of origin : Czech Republic
Language : Czech
Production companies : První Verejnoprávní
