Mamay (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Mamay is a drama film directed by Oles Sanin, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Mamay draws on traditional Ukranian and Tatar folktales for its Romeo and Juliet-like love story and parable about chivalry and the struggle for freedom. Hundreds of years ago, in the wild steppes of Crimea that form an uneasy border between East and West, Europe and Asia, nomad and farmer, the proud Cossack Mamay falls in love with the Tatar beauty Omai. The title, like the storyline, holds a variety of different meanings taken from different cultures. In Turkic languages, it means "no one," but it was also the name of a famous Mongol conqueror, the great grandson of Ghengis-Khan. In Persian legends, mamay literally means "the spirit of the steppes. "
Who’s in it. Mamay stars Andrij Bilous as Mamay, Viktoria Spesivtseva as Tatar woman, Nazl Sejtablaeva as Little Tatar girl and Serhiy Romanyuk as Eldest brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mamay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Takflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mamay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mamay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mamay (2003)?
- In US, Mamay is available to rent or buy from Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mamay worth watching?
- Mamay holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mamay?
- Mamay stars Andrij Bilous, Viktoria Spesivtseva, Nazl Sejtablaeva, Serhiy Romanyuk and Oles Sanin.
- When was Mamay released?
- Mamay was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.