Echo on the Seashore

Echo on the Seashore

1966 · 107 min · ★ 8.0 · War, Drama

World War II. Patriot Jonuz Bruga has troubles with his young son, Selim, who leads an immoral lifestyle and does not support the anti-fascist war, while his brothers fight in the city's guerrilla units.

Directed by Hysen Hakani · Written by Sulejman Pitarka

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