The Return of The Prodigal Son

– Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attem..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1967
Original Name:
Návrat ztraceného syna
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) - Also known as 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.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

10 Mar 1967

Language:

Czech

Director:

Evald Schorm

Writer:

Sergej Machonin, Evald Schorm

Main Actors:

Jana Brejchová, Nina Divísková, Jan Kacer, Klara Kacerova

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10