You Won't Be Alone | The Old Maid Maria Marks a Young Runt
A child is taken and raised in isolation, later becoming a witch in a 19th-century Macedonian village.
The story
In a remote 19th-century Macedonian mountain village, a young girl is abducted and subjected to a supernatural transformation. The trauma of her kidnapping is compounded by her captivity under the Old Maid Maria, who claims her as a tribute for past horrors. The child’s mother, bound to a holy sanctuary, raises her until adulthood, unaware of the dark fate awaiting her daughter.
The cast includes Anamaria Marinca as the Old Maid Maria and Kamka Toćinovski as the child’s mother. Noomi Rapace is also credited in the trailer. The film is directed by Goran Stolevski, blending eerie folklore with a haunting narrative.
The release date is not disclosed in the trailer. The film will be available on Focus Features’ platform, with distribution details linked to Universal Pictures at Home. Audiences can follow updates via Focus Features’ social media channels.
Visually, the trailer evokes a stark, atmospheric tone, steeped in gothic horror and rural isolation. Expect eerie landscapes, supernatural rituals, and a sense of dread as the young girl’s transformation unfolds. The mood is unsettling, blending historical setting with dark fantasy elements.
