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Based on a novel by Dezso Kosztolani, this Hungarian drama is set at the turn of the 20th century. A young, homely woman lives at home with her mother and retired father. Because of all the care the girl provides for her parents, the couple becomes detached from the world outside their home. When the girl leaves for a short visit to her uncle's home, the parents realize the extent of their separation from society and their selfish feelings toward their own daughter.

Top Cast

  • Antal Páger

    Antal Páger

    Vajkay Ákos

  • Klári Tolnay

    Klári Tolnay

    Tóni, Vajkayné

  • Anna Nagy

    Anna Nagy

    Pacsirta, Vajkay lánya

  • Margit Bara

    Margit Bara

    Dobáné

  • Mari Törőcsik

    Mari Törőcsik

    Margit

  • Zoltán Latinovits

    Zoltán Latinovits

    Miklós

  • Ferenc Bessenyei

    Ferenc Bessenyei

    Latintanár

  • Iván Darvas

    Iván Darvas

    Füzess Feri

  • Zoltán Greguss

    Zoltán Greguss

    Környei Bálint

Overview

Based on a novel by Dezso Kosztolani, this Hungarian drama is set at the turn of the 20th century. A young, homely woman lives at home with her mother and retired father. Because of all the care the girl provides for her parents, the couple becomes detached from the world outside their home. When the girl leaves for a short visit to her uncle's home, the parents realize the extent of their separation from society and their selfish feelings toward their own daughter.

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