Among Grey Stones

Among Grey Stones

1983 · 88 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama, History

A judge is devastated after the death of his wife and is neglectful of his children. His son befriends the children of a street beggar who live in an abandoned, derelict church. After his experience with his new friends, the young boy begins to feel sorry for his father and sympathizes with his loneliness.

Directed by Kira Muratova · Written by Kira Muratova

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