Drybone the Immortal and shieldmaiden Barbara are preparing for their wedding, but not all of Barbara's relatives are happy about the union. Her strong-willed aunt, Queen Brungilda, believes her niece deserves a more suitable match. In a misguided attempt to stop the wedding, she unwittingly casts a powerful sleeping charm on Barbara. The Queen proclaims that the legendary Elixir of Life can save Barbara, but only a true noble knight will survive the treacherous path to the Elixir, hidden in a perilous place where danger lurks at every turn. Drybone, known as a dark sorcerer, stands no chance in this noble quest, so he enlists Elijah, a true and valiant knight but clumsy and fearful , to join him. In a tale filled with action, magic, and humor, only a true hero can save Barbara and restore peace and joy to the kingdom. Elixir of Life is an epic animated family adventure that celebrates love, bravery, and the quest for genuine heroism.

This story began back in 1986. Perestroika was already underway, but the Soviet Union had not yet collapsed. It was a time when there was no Internet, hypermarkets and even mobile phones, but they drank water from the tap, there were no traffic jams in Moscow, and the keys to the apartment were quietly left under the rug.