The Water Witch (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, The Water Witch is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Alexey Barykin.

What it’s about. Alina and Ruslan live in Moscow, but their mother Alsu, a successful businesswoman, came from Tatarstan. When her father dies in the faraway village Achasary, the three of them go to visit their relatives. In the Tatar village, everything is new to the children accustomed to the life in a megalopolis: the village everyday life, chickens and cows, Muslim customs, a language they don’t know. Gradually, they become aware of a great conflict in their mother’s family: Alsu’s father chased her away from home, and she has been in quarrel with her own brother Timur for ten years. The conflict becomes worse, the ambience in the village home starts getting tense. Luckily, the kids form a wonderful relation with the beautiful Leysan, the new wife of Uncle Timur.

Who’s in it. The Water Witch stars Nikolay Nevzorov, Ekaterina Barykina, Nafisa Khayrullina and Guzel Shakirzyanova, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Water Witch has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Witch page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Water Witch 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.