The Snow Queen: Mirror Lands

The Snow Queen: Mirror Lands

Year: 2018

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: Russian

Directors: Alexey Tsitsilin, Robert Lence

AnimationAdventureFantasyFamilyComedy

A king seeks to banish magic after losing his family to the Snow Queen, creating Mirrorlands as a refuge. Gerda and the Snow Queen find themselves united with wizards and magicians, forced to overcome past conflicts. They must work together to protect their existence and prevent the fading of fairytales from the world.

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1

Reunion and relocation to Harald's realm

Gerda and Kai are reunited with their parents and move to a province ruled by the inventor king Harald. The family settles into a kingdom that prizes machines and progress over magic. They begin navigating a realm where tradition and innovation collide.

Harald's Province
2

Gerda encounters the magic-for-ten-dinars trader

A woman offers Gerda a way to gain magic for ten dinars, tempting her with power she lacks. When the old woman cannot pay, Gerda suggests she take the trinket for free, revealing both generosity and the fragile value of magic in the world. This moment foreshadows the tension between commerce and enchantment that will drive much of the story.

Family Shop
3

Court magician competition announced

A new competition at the royal court invites families to win the position of court magician. Gerda remains at home to guard the shop’s wares while others compete for prestige. The event signals the looming disruption that will challenge magicians' place in Harald's realm.

Royal Court
4

King Harald bans magic and champions technology

King Harald declares a ban on magicians, championing scientists, engineers, and inventors as the new standard. He pushes machines and technological progress while amulets and potions fall out of favor. The decree helps set the stage for magicians to be coerced into hiding or exile, and foreshadows their later trapping in the Mirrorlands.

Harald's Realm
5

Magicians trapped in Mirrorlands

With the ban in place, magicians are trapped in the polar Mirrorlands. Gerda discovers the motive behind the disappearances and vows to keep magic alive through kindness and friendship. Her quest becomes a daring stand against a world that devalues wonder.

Mirrorlands
6

Gerda jailed at the castle

Gerda is captured and jailed high in the castle, a move aimed at silencing her plea for magic. The confinement strengthens her resolve as she fights for magic’s survival from within the prison walls. Her courage becomes a beacon for others who still believe in enchantment.

Castle
7

Parents seek Snow Queen's help and reconciliation

Gerda's parents travel to the Snow Queen's castle to seek aid and reconcile past differences. They forge a united plan to rescue the trapped magicians and restore balance. The meeting with the Snow Queen marks a pivotal shift toward cross-kingdom cooperation.

Snow Queen's Castle
8

Alliance forms with trolls, pirates, and Snow Queen

Gerda will be aided by trolls, pirates, and the Snow Queen herself as they prepare a bold rescue. Rollan, the fire-wielder from the previous film, returns to support Gerda, Kai, Alfida, and Orm as they organize their alliance. This coalition shows that friendship can bridge magic and technology in the face of Harald's decree.

Snow Queen's Realm
9

Aerial journey to Troll lands and the Flying City of Pirates

The party journeys to the land of trolls and engages in an aerial battle with zeppelins above the floating City of Pirates. Gerda enlists air captain Alfida to fly them aboard a shark-shaped airship as they press toward the capital. The skyward clash blends magic and machinery on the path to reopen the Mirrorlands portal.

Floating City of Pirates
10

Clash between Harald's fleet and the protagonists

Harald's airship fleet closes in as a battle erupts in the skies, pitting spells against technology. The confrontation tests the limits of both magic and invention and threatens to derail the rescue mission. The outcome will determine the fate of the Mirrorlands and the imprisoned magicians.

Skies over Harald's Realm
11

Reopening the Mirrorlands portal using King Arrog's amulet

The teams capture the capital and attempt to reopen the Mirrorlands portal using the amulet of King Arrog. Magical energy must be harnessed in tandem with engineered devices to complete the opening. Success would allow the trapped magicians to return and challenge Harald's regime.

Capital City
12

King Harald's son reveals he's a wizard and abdicates

The king's son confesses that he is a wizard and, feeling unworthy, banishes himself. He eventually relents and allows Gerda to release all the wizards he banished, joining the effort to restore balance. His actions clear the path for a reconciled realm where magic and science coexist.

Harald's Palace / Mirrorlands
13

Snow Queen forgives and ally with Gerda

The Snow Queen is forgiven and befriends Gerda, promising to use her powers for good rather than evil. This newfound alliance demonstrates that magic and humanity can cooperate toward a shared future. Their friendship stands as a beacon of hope for the realm.

Snow Queen's Realm

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