The Last Day of Summer

The Last Day of Summer

1958 · 59 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

A subtle tale of a confrontation between two lonely people, one from which true understanding cannot seemingly result.

Directed by Tadeusz Konwicki · Written by Tadeusz Konwicki

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