Red-Letter Days

A slow, somber character study of generational disappointment, watching an old man's bitterness harden against a careless grandson.

Directed by

Ferenc Kardos

Genres

Drama

Starring

János Görbe, Teri Horváth, Gábor Koncz

Overview

Mihály, a retired foundryman has brought up his sons in a very disciplined and strict way, and as a result they have become a doctor, an engineer, and a teacher. However, his half orphan grandson, Misi, has been spoilt, and become skilled in nothing else really but riding his motorbike and going to parties. He has been involved in shady businesses a number of times already. Having experienced so many difficulties, privation and hardship in his own life and now seeing Misi's irresponsible lifestyle, the old man's bitterness is growing day by day.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, parenthood, guilt, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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