Not Far From Heaven

Not Far From Heaven

Heavenly musical by the peoples note

1987 · 77 min · Music

A folk musical about a musician named Šimaľ, who goes to heaven after death. He gradually discovers that the other world is actually just a mirror image of the earthly world and that he can only find true paradise in his native land.

Directed by Martin Ťapák · Written by Martin Ťapák

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