The Servant

The Servant

1973 · 38 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, TV Movie

Film is based on a folk tale and tells about how you cannot run away from your destiny. Events take place in unknown place a few centuries ago. Rich landlord cannot have children despite the fact he has a young wife. He hires an unknown drifter who is roaming trough their area with intentions to give him an heir.

Directed by Goran Paskaljević · Written by Goran Paskaljević

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