The Crone
Pustelnica
“The Crone”
Synopsis
Milena runs away from the nightmare of her family home to a nearby forest. On her way, she meets the Crone - an old woman living alone in the darkness of the forest, about whom disturbing stories have been circulating among people for years. The hermit does not let Milena go and follows her every step. The girl doesn't understand what this old woman wants from her and tries to find out why she lives in the forest and what she has done to make people afraid of her. She discovers the dark secret of the Crone only as a mature woman, when she returns to the past. Then comes the moment of transformation - Milena has the most difficult task to perform - facing her greatest fears and finally coming to terms with the past. The folk tale is set in the world of ancient Slavic beliefs.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Kasima Kanda
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Kasima Kanda
- Original Title
- Pustelnica
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Budget
- $100
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Kasima Kanda
Catherine Kasima Kanda
Arkadiusz Wojdyga
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Kasima Kanda
Director
Catherine Kasima Kanda
Writer
Arkadiusz Wojdyga
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crone about?
Milena runs away from the nightmare of her family home to a nearby forest. On her way, she meets the Crone - an old woman living alone in the darkness of the forest, about whom disturbing stories have been circulating among people for years. The hermit does not let Milena go and follows her every step. The girl doesn't understand what this old woman wants from her and tries to find out why she lives in the forest and what she has done to make people afraid of her. She discovers the dark secret of the Crone only as a mature woman, when she returns to the past. Then comes the moment of transformation - Milena has the most difficult task to perform - facing her greatest fears and finally coming to terms with the past. The folk tale is set in the world of ancient Slavic beliefs.
Who directed The Crone?
The Crone was directed by Catherine Kasima Kanda.
Who stars in The Crone?
The principal cast of The Crone includes Natasza Lesniak, Katarzyna Bargiełowska, Ewa Szykulska, Justyna Ducka, Emilia Czech.
When was The Crone released and how long is it?
The Crone was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 40m.