Ancestral Land
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An epic family saga set in the Russian Urals before, during and after the Second World War. The story is centered on the Morozov family - Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona and Varvara - two brothers and two sisters, with a multitude of complex relationships between them. Miraculously, they all survive the slaughter of World War 2, but not without learning some important lessons on the way, including the meaning of true love, that overcomes all hurdles and heals all wounds, and how to cope with grief, leading them ultimately to a long dreamed-of happiness.
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Season 1
Episode 1
A woman goes into labor and her husband is not able to leave work. She gives birth to a baby boy. Before the husband arrives, she takes a baby girl under her wing, after her mother died in labor. Their older daughter tries to win the love of an older man, Ignat. The oldest son moves off to study medicine. There is a scary accident, leaving someone unable to walk.
Episode 2
The youngest son starts being able to walk again, however, becomes bullied leading him to fight another boy. Alenka learns some heartbreaking news, leading her to do something crazy. Alesha falls for a woman while studying at school and goes to meet her, but is met with bad news. Ten years later, the children have grown. Something develops between Varvara and Stepka.
Episode 3
Alenka continues to pursue acting. With Alesha's wedding coming up, she learns she must head back to the village. Alesha takes in a young boy and helps his family. Stepka gets in a brutal fight with the man that Varvara is seeing. The whole family is back together for for Alesha's wedding. Alenka comes face to face with the man she used to love, Ignat, but he is married.
Episode 4
Alenka is met with heartbreak again by the same man of when she was young. On her way home she catches Varvara and Stepka. The mother admits that Varvara is not actually related to Stepka. All of this craziness leads to someone killing themself, as predicted by the grandmother in her dream. Stepka has disappeared. The relationship between the father and Varvara is ruined.
Episode 5
Stepka begins to associate with a group of robbers. Alenka threatens to leave her man if he does not cast her in the play. Ignat's wife dies while giving birth. The actress whose spot is taken by Alenka gets her killed. Once she is dead, Stepka is ordered to rob her, but he realizes it is his sister. He rushes her to the hospital, the doctor turns out to be Alenka.
Episode 6
Vavara is beaten by her new husband. He sends her to the city to sell meet, where Stepka spots her. They have an emotional reunion, where Varvara tells him how they are really not blood related. Varvara's husband comes home severely beaten, unsure of by who. Stepka meets with the woman who organized the attempt to murder Alenka. Alenka agrees to adopt the young boy.
Episode 7
Varvara sends her husband off to war. The boy that Alesha and his wife want to adopt has run away, or so it seems. There is another death in the family. Stepka also is sent off to war, with an emotional goodbye. Then, while he is on the train, there is an attack. Varvara reveals that she is pregnant. The episode ends with an emotional meeting between Varvara and her grandfather.
Episode 8
It is time for Alesha's wife to send him off for the war, but he is met with a surprise she is coming with him. Stepka is staying with his grandfather when an unexpected attack occurs. Alesha's wife becomes extremely ill and they must get off the train. Varvara goes to live with her older sister, since she no longer has family in the village, but makes her the maid. Varvara goes into labor.
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About Ancestral Land
An epic family saga set in the Russian Urals before, during and after the Second World War. The story is centered on the Morozov family - Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona and Varvara - two brothers and two sisters, with a multitude of complex relationships between them. Miraculously, they all survive the slaughter of World War 2, but not without learning some important lessons on the way, including the meaning of true love, that overcomes all hurdles and heals all wounds, and how to cope with grief, leading them ultimately to a long dreamed-of happiness. Across 1 season and 16 episodes, originally airing on Channel One, with status "Returning Series".
Ancestral Land Cast and Characters
The cast features Alina Lanina (as Alena Morozova), Arina Zharkova (as Varvara Morozova), Yura Borisov (as Stepan Morozov), Maksim Kerin (as Alexey Morozov), and Mariya Smolnikova (as Lily). Their performances are a major reason Ancestral Land has built such a passionate audience.
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Ancestral Land flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Ancestral Land has 16 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Ancestral Land holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Ancestral Land?
The main cast includes Alina Lanina, Arina Zharkova, Yura Borisov, and Maksim Kerin, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Ancestral Land available in Russian?
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When was Ancestral Land released?
Ancestral Land first aired in 2017.
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How many seasons and episodes does Ancestral Land have?
Ancestral Land currently has 1 season and a total of 16 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Ancestral Land about?
An epic family saga set in the Russian Urals before, during and after the Second World War. The story is centered on the Morozov family - Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona and Varvara - two brothers and two sisters, with a multitude of complex relationships between them. Miraculously, they all survive the slaughter of World W…
In which language is Ancestral Land originally available?
Ancestral Land was originally produced in RU. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original RU audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Ancestral Land first released?
Ancestral Land first premiered on September 11, 2017 (2017). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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