The Golden Fern (1985)

A handsome young shepherd stumbles across a magical golden fern in the forest. A stunning, enigmatic forest fairy named Lesanka is sent to retrieve it but instead falls hopelessly in love with him. When he’s forced to join the army and heads off to war, she sews a seed from the fern into his shirt to protect him. While he’s away, though, he falls for the icily beautiful daughter of the commanding general who demands he perform a series of Herculean tasks to prove his devotion to her.

Director: Věra Jordánová
Genre: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vadim Petrov
Cinematography: František Němec
Editing: Jana Malásková, Jiří Kohout
Production: Československá televize Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on children's book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Golden Fern about?
A handsome young shepherd stumbles across a magical golden fern in the forest. A stunning, enigmatic forest fairy named Lesanka is sent to retrieve it but instead falls hopelessly in love with him. When he’s forced to join the army and heads off to war, she sews a seed from the fern into his shirt to protect him. While he’s away, though, he falls for the icily beautiful daughter of the commanding general who demands he perform a series of Herculean tasks to prove his devotion to her.
Who directed The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern was directed by Věra Jordánová.
Who stars in The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern stars Jan Hrušínský, Josef Kemr, Tereza Pokorná-Herzová, Květa Fialová, Marie Málková, Ilja Racek.
What genre is The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern is a Family, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
Where was The Golden Fern produced?
The Golden Fern was produced in Czechoslovakia.