Fairytale for 17-Year-Olds
Fairytale for 17-Year-Olds

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Fairytale for 17-Year-Olds

1988
Movie
77 min
Vietnamese

The vibrations adolescence, nostalgia injured ones in the battlefield, the dreaming and wondering aimlessly early ... has created space for a story fairy with her An.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Nadezhda KosheverovaGenres: Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In a whimsical kingdom, a young princess named Anya is destined to marry a prince. However, Anya dreams of a more ordinary life and struggles with the rigid expectations of royal duty. When a mischievous fairy grants her wish to experience life outside the palace, she embarks on a humorous and heartwarming adventure that challenges her perceptions of love, duty, and happiness. Along the way, she encounters quirky characters and learns valuable lessons about herself and the world.

Critical Reception

Fairytale for 17-Year-Olds was generally well-received by audiences in the Soviet Union for its lighthearted charm and positive messaging, though critical reviews were more subdued, often noting its predictable plot and simplistic character development. It became a beloved film for family viewing, appreciated for its gentle humor and nostalgic fairytale atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its enchanting visual style and a heartwarming story suitable for all ages.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, relying on familiar fairytale tropes.

  • The performances, particularly from the veteran cast, were often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this Soviet-era film, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a picturesque location in the Crimea, with many scenes filmed in and around the Vorontsov Palace, adding to its fairytale aesthetic.

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