The End of the Holiday

The End of the Holiday

1975 · 86 min · ★ 7.4 · Romance, Drama, Family

A coming of age story about fourteen years old Yurek, his adventures during the vacations and his first love.

Directed by Stanisław Jędryka · Written by Janusz Domagalik

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