The story unfolds in Galicia (in Lviv and its surroundings) in the mid-19th century. Anna, a young orphan, lives under the guardianship of her strict uncle in a provincial town. Her life changes forever when she meets a married Polish nobleman named Adam, a man older than she is, of high social standing, experienced and weary of a marriage without love. A passionate but complicated feeling flares up between them. In a society ruled by strict moral principles, class prohibitions, and religious dogma, this bond becomes a real challenge. The characters will have to endure public condemnation, dangerous secrets, pain, and dramatic trials that change their fates forever.
Coffee with Cardamom
About the project
“Coffee with Cardamom” is a large-scale Ukrainian historical costume drama series from 2021, based on the novel “The Melody of Coffee in Shades of Cardamom” by Ukrainian writer Nataliia Hurnytska. Olena Lavreniuk was the main initiator, the producer, and the lead actress. The project was directed by Maryna Stepanska. The series stands out for its refined visual aesthetics, its re-creation of the atmosphere of 19th-century Lviv, complex psychological portraits of its characters, and the deep drama of forbidden love.
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