When the Trees Fall (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2018, When the Trees Fall is a fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Marysia Nikitiuk, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. In the rural Ukraine, in a ghostly world where fantasy tears the veil of reality, life fiercely fights death every day and old values and vengeance reign over people's souls, Vitka, an imaginative and rebellious little girl, is the fascinated witness to the crazy love that Larysa, her teenage cousin, feels for Scar, a young criminal.

Who’s in it. When the Trees Fall stars Anastasiia Pustovit as Larysa, Sofia Khalaimova as Vitka, Maksym Samchyk as Scar and Maria Svizhinska as Ostapivna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, When the Trees Fall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Takflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Trees Fall page.

If you liked it. Fans of When the Trees Fall tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When the Trees Fall (2018)?
In US, When the Trees Fall is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is When the Trees Fall worth watching?
When the Trees Fall holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When the Trees Fall?
When the Trees Fall stars Anastasiia Pustovit, Sofia Khalaimova, Maksym Samchyk, Maria Svizhinska and Alla Samoilenko.
When was When the Trees Fall released?
When the Trees Fall was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.