The Eternity Man

About the Film

Vichnyk is a two-hour philosophical and historical drama that tells the story of the real-life Carpathian molfar (sorcerer-healer) Andriy Voron. It is a confession of a man who lived through events that reshaped nations and redrew borders. From a young apprentice and healer to a soldier of Carpathian Ukraine, from imprisonment in Siberia to his return to his native village — where he became a molfar.

The film explores timeless themes of love, dignity, and devotion to one’s homeland.

Key characters

• Young Andriy is portrayed by Pavlo Tekuchev, an actor of the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater.
• Adult Andriy is played by Oleg Mosiychuk, People’s Artist of Ukraine and chief director of the T. H. Shevchenko Ternopil Drama Theater.
• Terka — the woman who became the love of Andriy’s life. Her deep and passionate love becomes his hope and guiding light through every trial. Played by Anastasiia Ivaniuk, a film actress and member of the Kyiv Academic Drama and Comedy Theater on the Left Bank.
• Shuhay — a real historical figure, a Ukrainian Robin Hood turned legendary warrior, hunted by Hungarians, Romanians, and Czechs. Portrayed by Danyil Mireshkin — actor, film producer, and volunteer soldier. In 2022, he joined the front lines and returned to combat after filming. Danyil is an officer in the Azov Regiment.
• Skobalo — a centurion and embodiment of the true warrior spirit. He teaches young men to fight and die with dignity, even as he painfully accepts the inevitability of their deaths. Played by Roman Matsiuta — Ukrainian film actor, musician, singer, and soldier of the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps.
• Dzhordzhe — a philosophical character and apothecary who finds joy in every blade of grass and teaches the protagonist to love life despite its hardships. Played by Oleksandr Polchenko — actor, journalist, and performer in both theater and film.

Production and music

The film was in development for over 12 years. Filming took place during the active phase of the war and was completed in 2024.

• Main soundtrack: “Melody” by Myroslav Skoryk, performed by the Hryhoriy Veryovka Choir, accompanied by the National Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.
• The film also features performances by the Hryhoriy Veryovka Choir and Pikkardiyska Tertsiya.
• Sound design was created by the Finnish company Matila Röhr Production.

Vichnyk is the first Ukrainian film recorded in Dolby Atmos format.