Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors has been viewed as one of the most vivid and gratifying films of Soviet cinema as well as an exceedingly unorthodox one. The storyline revolves around two separated lovers caught in a family feud. The film created a stir worldwide, being praised for its direction, cinematography and soundtrack, among other aspects. Larisa Kadochnikova, among others participants of film's authors, won
Shevchenko National Prize for acting. ==References==