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.
Release date : 1954-02-12
Production country :
Czechoslovakia
Production company :
Štúdio umeleckého filmu Bratislava
Durasi : 92 Min.
Popularity : 5
4.00
Total Vote : 1
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