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The Return of the Prodigal Son 1967 Directed by Evald Schorm Návrat ztraceného syna

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.

Production Country Czechoslovakia
Language Czech
Spoken Language Czech
Gnere Drama
Production Company Filmové studio Barrandov
Release Date 10 March 1967
98 mins