Escape from the Shadows (1959)

This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.

Released March 6, 1959 97 min None+

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: Filmové studio Barrandov

Country: Czechoslovakia
Languages: Czech