The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967)

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.

Released

1967-03-10

Genres

Drama

Runtime

98 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sergej Machonin, Evald Schorm, Evald Schorm

TMDB rating

5.9/10 from 18 votes