Pauper's Joy (1958)

Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten years of marriage he has a son. Leaving the inn with his wife Penka, they find a baby girl thrown into their cart. There is no end to the poor man's joy. She too will be raised. Drought kills the land and the people. Grandfather Korchan and Lazar Dabaka decide to build a windmill. Lazar and his bride are traveling by cart to visit their godparents. They spend an unforgettable night under the starry sky.

Released

1958-07-28

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Runtime

84 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Anton Marinovich

TMDB rating

7.2/10 from 4 votes