The Secret of the Love Potion

The Secret of the Love Potion

1980 · 10 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation

Once upon a time, there was an old man who knew a lot about herbs and magic spells. Many people came to him at night for their happiness, and he helped them all (well, almost all) to find love. What was the secret of his magic potion and why did the old man still remain lonely?

Directed by Yevhen Syvokin · Written by Yevhen Syvokin

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