Russian television network TNT and distributor Central Partnership have released the official poster for their upcoming holiday comedy film Very Fairy Tales.
The production offers a folklore-inspired reimagining of the hit supernatural series Stranger Things. It will arrive in movie theatres across Russia on December 3, before making its television debut on TNT on December 31 for New Year celebrations.
Plot and fairy tale quest
The story takes place in the mythical Far Far Away Kingdom, where legendary bogatyr warriors have long enjoyed the status of celebrity superstars. Their most passionate supporter is a 40-year-old man named Elemelya, who runs a modest local fan club dedicated to the folk heroes.
Disaster strikes during a grand royal banquet when Elemelya unintentionally ruins a covert operation to apprehend the villain Koshchey Bedrosovich. The sorcerer escapes with the tsar's daughter, leaving Elemelya as the laughingstock of the entire realm.
Determined to fix his mistake and earn back the admiration of his bogatyr idols, Elemelya embarks on a perilous quest through the enchanted world. He is accompanied by Alyoshka, a talkative musician who plays the traditional gusli stringed instrument. Their rescue expedition brings them face to face with classic figures from Russian folklore, including the woodland witch Baba Yaga, the notorious forest bandit Nightingale the Robber, and mythical mermaids.
Production team and cast
The leading roles in the picture are played by comedian Timur Batrutdinov, television actor Andrey Gaydulyan, and pop musician Philipp Kirkorov. Gaydulyan is widely recognised for starring in the comedy series SashaTanya, while Batrutdinov and Kirkorov have both established careers across Russian television and holiday entertainment.
Misha Semichev and Roman Kim directed the project. The pair previously created the holiday comedy remake The Incredible Adventures of Shurik, which also featured appearances by Batrutdinov and Kirkorov. The seasonal release follows a popular tradition of star-studded New Year parodies produced for Russian television audiences.
