Ray of Sunshine

Ray of Sunshine

1933 · 87 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Romance

Hans, living in Vienna during the Great Depression, intends to drown himself in the river after losing his livelihood. While there he meets a girl named Anna after pulling her from the river.

Directed by Pál Fejős · Written by Pál Fejős

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