Waiting for the Rain

Waiting for the Rain

1978 · 70 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

It’s a hot holiday season in the city and Alena is pretty much left to her own little self, fantasizing and running her personal daily rituals, keeping most people at a safe distance, yet trying to get male attention.

Directed by Karel Kachyňa · Written by Karel Kachyňa

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