Mother

Mother

1968 · 70 min · Drama, TV Movie

A TV film from a mining environment shows the tragic outcome of hatred between brothers. The mother, a simple woman, has an uncanny ability to foresee events ahead. All her life she passively accepts her fate. Despite knowing what awaits her loved ones and her, she does not confront it. It is only when she sees the tragic conflict between her sons that she decides to prevent it.

Directed by Martin Ťapák · Written by Martin Ťapák

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