Why Wasn't He There?
Originally released in 1993. Why Wasn't He There? is a drama film. directed by András Jeles.
Starring Péter Halász, Kathleen Gati, and Sándor Fábry
Synopsis
The film is a story of parallel biographies. In 1944, three generations of a Jewish family of pharmacists live in a small Hungarian town. Eva, the 13-year-old granddaughter, keeps a diary and reads Dickens' Copperfield's David. From time to time, the hero of the novel appears in her life, or Eva enters the world of the novel. First, Eve's cousin is taken away. Then Eva's mother and her boyfriend arrive from Pest. They seize Grandpa's shop, arrest her father, and the ordeal doesn't end there...
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Dom Filmowe
- AB Films
- Dialóg Filmstúdió
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Wasn't He There? about?
The film is a story of parallel biographies. In 1944, three generations of a Jewish family of pharmacists live in a small Hungarian town. Eva, the 13-year-old granddaughter, keeps a diary and reads...
Who directed Why Wasn't He There??
Why Wasn't He There? was directed by András Jeles.
How long is Why Wasn't He There??
Why Wasn't He There? has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Why Wasn't He There? released?
Why Wasn't He There? was released on October 27, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Wasn't He There??
The main cast of Why Wasn't He There? includes Péter Halász, Kathleen Gati, Sándor Fábry, Cora Fisher, Lörinc Gulyás.