Wild Girl

Wild Girl

1936 · 89 min · ★ 6.8 · Romance, Drama

Mirko, bored with his extravagant life, decides to spend his vacation alone, far from the company of his Prague friends. He even makes a bet with a friend that he will go a month without any funds, luxuries, a car and...without a kiss.

Directed by Jan Sviták · Written by Čeněk Šlégl

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