Destiny (1921)

In an obscure hamlet lost in time, a mysterious stranger secures a lease for a field adjoining the cemetery, enclosing it within a towering wall that lacks any visible entrance. Amidst this enigmatic setting, a pair of weary travelers, bound together by love, pause for respite. However, their tranquility is shattered when the young man inexplicably disappears, leaving his fiancée in a distraught search for him, a quest that ultimately leads her through the wall and into the realm of Death himself. Behind this wall, the fiancée encounters Death, disguised as an unassuming stranger. Weary of his eternal duty of ferrying souls, he reveals his true identity to the young woman. Overcome by desperation, she pleads for the life of her cherished lover. Intrigued by her resolve, Death sets forth a challenge: she must save one of three lives teetering on the brink of demise. Succeed, and her lover will be returned to the realm of the living. Thrust into the vibrant landscapes of Persia, Venice, and China, the young woman finds herself in each narrative trying to cheat Death, with her lover's life hanging in the balance. Yet, in every scenario, she fails to alter their doomed fate. Despite her mounting despair, Death, perhaps moved by her determination, offers her a final opportunity. She has one hour to find a villager willing to sacrifice their life for her beloved. As the village hospital succumbs to the raging flames, the young woman is struck by a profound realization. Unraveling the cryptic meaning behind Death's tales, she is left with an agonizing choice to reunite with her lover. Embroidered with mysticism, 'Destiny' is a haunting exploration of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding grip of mortality.

Destiny is a drama movie featuring Lil Dagover.

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