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Natalka Poltavka Synopsis
Ukrainian girl Natalka, daughter of poor widow Terpeliha, pants for favorite Peter that searches for itself and Natalka happy fate on strange land. Once the Elective comes in the house of Terpeliha, to husband a girl for a local pan Voznyi. The aged barin is opposite Natalka, and Petro, as though feeling that is late, hurries in native edges.
Under Northern Lights Synopsis
Douglas MacLeod of the Royal North West Mounted Police is in love with Suzanne Foucharde, who has adopted an abandoned Indian baby, the illegitimate child of Louis La Rocque and Na Fa Kowa. When La Rocque insinuates that the baby is Suzanne's, her brother Henry defends his sister's honor and kills the villain. In spite of his love for Suzanne, it is Douglas' duty to arrest Henry. He does so, but later allows him to escape, taking the bullet himself that was fired after Henry by Constable Burke. Meanwhile, the dead body of Na Fa Kowa is found, accompanied by a note proving that the Indian was the baby's mother. In the spring, when Douglas recovers from his wounds, he and Suzanne are married.
"Natalka Poltavka" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Under Northern Lights" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Natalka PoltavkaBoth films share