The film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Peter Jilemnický is a drama about the life of poor Kysuce miners, which takes place in the thirties during the economic crisis. During the peak wave of emigration, the dream of a better life drives thousands of people to America for work. Others, in order to support their families, leave for the surrounding towns. Produced by the Bratislava Art Film Studio, studios and laboratories Bratislava - Koliba.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Štúdio umeleckého filmu Bratislava
Keywords
- based on novel or book
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Top Cast
Elo Romančík as
Naďa Hejná as
Top Crew
Vladimír Bahna · Director
Vladimír Mináč · Screenplay
Peter Jilemnický · Novel
Šimon Jurovský · Composer
František Lukeš · Cinematographer
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