Shadow (Russian: Тень, romanized: Ten) is a 1971 Soviet romantic fantasy comedy-drama directed by Nadezhda Kosheverova.

However, the shadow abandons its kind and intelligent master, transforming into a deceitful and ruthless entity, calling itself Theodore-Christian.

Desperate, Christian reveals the truth, but no one believes him until a magical spell briefly returns Theodore-Christian to his shadow form.

When the shadow reverts to its human shape, it orders Christian's execution, but in a twist of fate, both lose their heads.

Rejecting his shadow’s pleas for reconciliation and the throne, Christian departs the kingdom with Annunziata, choosing love and freedom over power.