After the Storm

A quiet, earnest silent-era melodrama of love and class, unfolding with measured sadness and a sense of fragile hope.

Directed by

Pál Sugár

Genres

Drama

Starring

Elga Beck, Gusztáv Halmy, István Ónody

Overview

The story begins with an uptown idyll. Widowed Mrs. Saárdy and her daughter, Hedda live in seclusion. András, a decent carpenter apprentice courts to the girl. Their idyllic relationship is disturbed by an unexpected storm. Hedda longing for splendour and glory meets young Count Relle one day. The adventuresome young man coaxes the girl, sets up an elegant apartment for her. Hedda's happiness, however, does not last for long because the count is re-conquered by his former sweetheart, Alice.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, class, grief

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

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

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