Zhili-byli starik so starukhoy 1965

Synopsis:

In this provocative Soviet drama, an aged couple are left homeless after their farm burns down, and they head off to live with their impoverished daughter. When they arrive, they are appalled to learn that she has abandoned her child and husband to run away with a married man. The husband is now an alcoholic, so the grandparents stay on to support their son-in-law in his time of need and to help care for their grandson. Later, the errant daughter is dumped by her lover and returns. Many fights ensue until the grandfather banishes his troublesome daughter from their lives.

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Written by: Yuli Dunsky & Valeri Frid
Runtime: 103 minutes
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Also known as:
  • GILI-BILI STARIK SO STAROUKHOI
  • There Was an Old Couple