Overview

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.

Cast

Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Menzel, Milan Morávek, Dana Medřická, Anna Lebedová, Antonín Lebeda, Jiřina Třebická

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What is "The Return of the Prodigal Son" about?

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.

When was "The Return of the Prodigal Son" released?

The Return of the Prodigal Son was released in 1967.

Who stars in "The Return of the Prodigal Son"?

The cast includes Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Menzel, Milan Morávek.

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