Movie

The Tale of Fairy Tales

2026

A bright, playful plunge into a storybook world where a sceptical kid learns to believe, with gentle scares and cheerful adventure.

Overview: Modern-day Ivan dislikes fairy tales and doesn't believe in them. One day, he accidentally falls into a magic chest and finds himself in a world of fairy tales. To return home, Ivan must confront evil spirits, make friends, and accomplish a truly heroic feat.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, survival
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
friendship
survival
family
Places: fantasy world
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none