Generous Evening

Generous Evening

1977 · 66 min · ★ 7.5 · Family

A sequel to the story "Гуси-Лебеді летять" ("Geese-swans fly"), about the life of one of the villages of Podillya - an optimistic story of Mikhail, whose childhood was spent in happiness and hope, despite the constant troubles that plagued his family. Together with his girlfriend Lyuba, the hero believes in a happy happy life, which his father Sebastian affirms with his deeds.

Directed by Oleksandr Muratov · Written by Mykhailo Stelmakh

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