The Lady from the City

The Lady from the City

1976 · 105 min · ★ 8.3 · Comedy, Romance, Family

Olga's decision to live with her daughter Meli, who works as a doctor assistant, in a remote village turns into situations full of vicissitudes. After an entire trade fair of correspondence to find a groom from the city, Olga presents Koçi to Mili, who pretends to be a true artist. But Meli has fallen in love with Bujar, and doesn't seem to want move away from the village.

Directed by Piro Milkani · Written by Ruzhdi Pulaha

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