Anastasia: Once Upon a Time

Anastasia: Once Upon a Time

Year: 2020

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Blake Harris

Echo Score: 16
AdventureFamilyFantasy

When the Romanov family is threatened by Vladimir Lenin, Anastasia unexpectedly escapes through a mysterious portal and finds herself in 1988. Lost and far from her home, she befriends a young American girl who helps her navigate this unfamiliar time and place while Anastasia searches for a way back.

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Time period

1917, 1989

The 1917 segment places Anastasia in the throes of the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanov dynasty. The 1989 segment follows her arrival in a modern American suburb, a period characterized by late Cold War memory and cultural shifts as she navigates a new language and society while evading pursuit.

Location

Russia, United States

The story shifts between imperial Russia during the 1917 Bolshevik upheaval and a late-1980s suburban neighborhood in the United States. It anchors Anastasia's origin in the Russian homeland and then moves to a quiet American suburb where she hides among ordinary families. The dual settings highlight stark cultural and historical contrasts that drive the narrative.

🗺️ Russia 🗺️ United States

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Main Characters – Anastasia: Once Upon a Time (2020)

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Anastasia Nikolaevna (Linda Joy)

The surviving Romanov who escapes 1917 and reappears in 1989 America as a curious, cautious girl. Her arc centers on reconnecting with family, understanding her identity across time, and navigating language barriers while evading Lenin's agents.

🌟 Protagonist 🧭 Time-displacement 🗣️ Language learner

Megan (Amiah Miller)

A lonely thirteen-year-old who befriends Anastasia and offers her a safe place to stay. Resourceful and hopeful, she helps Anastasia adapt to a new country and forms a bridge between two generations through their shared journey.

🤝 Friendship 🏡 New neighbor 🌈 Hopeful

Rasputin (Armando Gutierrez)

The ancient mystic whose schemes set the plot in motion. He is cunning and driven, pursuing Anastasia through portals while aligning with Yara for his own ends, fueling the magical threat against the Romanov lineage.

⚔️ Antagonist 🔮 Mystic 🌀 Manipulative

Vladimir Lenin (Jo Koy)

The Bolshevik leader chasing Anastasia's fate across both historical and fantasy dimensions. He embodies political upheaval and acts as a relentless antagonist driving the need for escape and survival.

🗳️ Political Figure ⚔️ Antagonist 💭 Ideology

Czar Nicholas (Brandon Routh)

A historical figure within the film's Russian arc, representing the fading imperial era and reinforcing the royal memory Anastasia carries. His appearance adds gravity to the legacy she seeks to remember.

👑 Historical Figure 🏰 Royal Legacy 🗝️ Memory Keeper

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Major Themes – Anastasia: Once Upon a Time (2020)

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✨ Identity

Anastasia's journey centers on uncovering who she is across two eras. She grapples with fragments of her past, learns to trust new friends, and gradually embraces her royal lineage. The glowing amulet becomes a symbol guiding her toward belonging.

🤝 Friendship

Megan's friendship provides a shelter for Anastasia in an unfamiliar world. Their bond helps both girls grow—Anastasia gains language and confidence, while Megan finds purpose and companionship through their shared adventures.

🔮 Magic & Fate

The enchantress Yara and Rasputin's portal introduce a magical layer that ties past and present together. The plot pivots on magical elements like the amulet and portals, weaving fate with the characters' choices as they attempt to safeguard Anastasia's future.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:03

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