MAVKA 2 – A Forest’s Heart Beats Again

When the forest’s heart breaks, its spirit fights back—rooted in love, rising in song

MAVKA 2 (2025) returns to the enchanting world of the first MAVKA film, blending Ukrainian folklore with lush animation and environmental themes. Centered on the forest spirit Mavka, this sequel deepens the mythic journey between humans and nature—exploring connection, grief, and renewal.

The plot picks up after the events of the original: Mavka now strives to protect her forest from an encroaching industrial threat led by a mining consortium. At the same time, human ally Luka—a woodland guide and musician—travels to the city to raise awareness. Their paths intertwine as Mavka ventures beyond her forest realm, confronting urban pollution, modern indifference, and a powerful industrialist whose broken past mirrors her own pain.

This installment dives deeper into themes of ecology, identity, and the synergy between tradition and progress. With sweeping visuals—from towering ancient trees to spark-lit nocturnal dances—MAVKA 2 invites viewers into a world alive with wonder and threatened by human ambition. The soundtrack infuses Slavic melodies with electronic touches, symbolizing the balance between old and new.

Ultimately, through trials of fire, sorrow, and bridging worlds, Mavka learns that true harmony requires understanding—not domination—from both forest spirits and humans. The climactic moment—Luka revealing an eco-symphony broadcast across his city—cements their hope: that music can unite hearts and heal the earth.