The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967)

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Released:
1967-03-10

Overview:
Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. His therapist, via discussions both with the patient and with people who know him, tries to find out what made the young and seemingly satisfied man decide to end his own life. Jan's pretty wife Jana (Jana Brejchová) claims not to know about anything but she is conducting an affair with a family friend, almost publicly and with the blessing of her parents.

Director:
Evald Schorm

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Jan Kačer
    as
    Jan Sebek
  • Jana Brejchová
    as
    Jana
  • Jiří Menzel
    as
    Jirí
  • Milan Morávek
    as
    Doctor
  • Dana Medřická
    as
    Olga