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When the Oaks Were Falling

When the Oaks Were Falling

1978 · 88 min · ★ 8.5 · Drama

A faithful adaptation of the story of famous Lithuanian author Baltusis both in subject and artistic presentation. Three brothers Laurynas, Stanislovas and Antanas fall in love with one woman Kazyte and dramatic events make all three brothers go to jail for homicide, while she lives alone on their land.

Directed by Gytis Lukšas · Written by Virgilijus Juozas Čepaitis

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