The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967)

5.9/10 98 min Drama

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.

Cast

Jan Kačer

Jan Sebek

Jana Brejchová

Jana

Jiří Menzel

Jirí

Dana Medřická

Olga

Jiřina Třebická

zdravotní sestra

Nina Divíšková

Hana Kreihanslová

Leoš Suchařípa

Vlastimil Brodský

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