Andrei, a fisherman's son, grows into a kind and hardworking young man who is loved by Yeremei, though the tsar mistakenly believes him to be his true son. Sent into Chudo-Yudo's realm, he bravely passes Varvara the beauty's tests through his goodness. He wins her love, escapes with her, and becomes her husband.
Aleksei Katyshev has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Signature works include Spring Tale, Through Fire, Water and... Brass Pipes, Barbara the Fair with the Silken Hair. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
