Maksym (played by Alex MacNicoll) is a protagonist in The Rising Hawk.
A young Highlander and son of Zakhar Berkut who journeys to seek military aid, forms a forbidden bond with Myroslava, and ultimately faces a life-or-death choice to defend his community. Myroslava (played by Poppy Drayton) is a protagonist in The Rising Hawk.
The strong-willed daughter of Tuhar Vovk who survives a perilous encounter with Maksym, sparking a romance that defies her father's wishes and social boundaries. Ivan (played by Rocky Myers) appears in The Rising Hawk.
The elder Berkut brother who joins Maksym on the diplomatic mission to secure Tuhar Vovk's military support against the Mongol threat. Zakhar Berkut (played by Robert Patrick) appears in The Rising Hawk.
The patriarch and leader of the highlanders who organizes the village's defense and delegates his sons to seek crucial external support. Tuhar Vovk (played by Tommy Flanagan) appears in The Rising Hawk.
A wealthy boyar who initially agrees to protect the highlanders but later imposes restrictions on the romance between his daughter and Maksym due to social or political considerations.
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Characters
Maksym
(played by Alex MacNicoll) — protagonist
A young Highlander and son of Zakhar Berkut who journeys to seek military aid, forms a forbidden bond with Myroslava, and ultimately faces a life-or-death choice to defend his community.
Myroslava
(played by Poppy Drayton) — protagonist
The strong-willed daughter of Tuhar Vovk who survives a perilous encounter with Maksym, sparking a romance that defies her father's wishes and social boundaries.
Ivan
(played by Rocky Myers) — supporting
The elder Berkut brother who joins Maksym on the diplomatic mission to secure Tuhar Vovk's military support against the Mongol threat.
Zakhar Berkut
(played by Robert Patrick) — supporting
The patriarch and leader of the highlanders who organizes the village's defense and delegates his sons to seek crucial external support.
Tuhar Vovk
(played by Tommy Flanagan) — supporting
A wealthy boyar who initially agrees to protect the highlanders but later imposes restrictions on the romance between his daughter and Maksym due to social or political considerations.
Key Relationships
Tuhar Vovk → Maksym
(Professional Protector)
Zakhar Berkut → Tuhar Vovk
(Alliance Allies)
Maksym → Ivan
(Family Brothers)
Maksym → Myroslava
(Romantic Lovers)
Tuhar Vovk → Myroslava
(Family Father)
Zakhar Berkut → Ivan
(Family Father)
Zakhar Berkut → Maksym
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A tale of highland resistance, forbidden love, and ultimate sacrifice against Mongol conquest.
Plot Progression
Peaceful Highlands Threatened
Forbidden Bonds and Alliances
War and Prohibition
Sacrifice and Final Stand
Directed by John Wynn, Akhtem Seitablaiev
The Rising Hawk (2019) · 5.9/10 · action, drama, history
