Oldies but Goldies (2012)
A bitter-sweet comedy about two people who wish to live life to the full despite their age. Ota is a retired high-school teacher and at this point in life has various foibles that complicate life for his son and daughter-in-law. Moreover, he has a complicated and risky eye operation ahead. That is why Ota decides that this is the time to look up Jana, the retired actress who had influenced the course of his life many years ago. However, his reunion with Jana - who lives in a retirement home - works out differently to his expectations. Although disappointed at first, it is actually this zestful lady who sets Ota in the right direction again. Thanks to Jana, Ota finds the courage to set out on an exciting road-movie trip of the kind he would never have had the courage for in his youth. Their meeting and the excursion, full of unexpected turns and new impressions, give their lives a new dimension.
Cast
Screenplay
- Marek Epstein (Screenplay)
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth
Keywords
parent child relationship, teacher, audition, retirement home, road movie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oldies but Goldies about?
- A bitter-sweet comedy about two people who wish to live life to the full despite their age. Ota is a retired high-school teacher and at this point in life has various foibles that complicate life for his son and daughter-in-law. Moreover, he has a complicated and risky eye operation ahead. That is why Ota decides that this is the time to look up Jana, the retired actress who had influenced the course of his life many years ago. However, his reunion with Jana - who lives in a retirement home - works out differently to his expectations. Although disappointed at first, it is actually this zestful lady who sets Ota in the right direction again. Thanks to Jana, Ota finds the courage to set out on an exciting road-movie trip of the kind he would never have had the courage for in his youth. Their meeting and the excursion, full of unexpected turns and new impressions, give their lives a new dimension.
- Who directed Oldies but Goldies?
- Oldies but Goldies was directed by Jiří Strach.
- Who stars in Oldies but Goldies?
- Oldies but Goldies stars Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jiřina Bohdalová, Ivan Trojan, Lenka Vlasáková, Jiřina Jirásková, Taťjana Medvecká.
- How long is Oldies but Goldies?
- Oldies but Goldies has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Oldies but Goldies?
- Oldies but Goldies is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Oldies but Goldies produced?
- Oldies but Goldies was produced in Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of Oldies but Goldies?
- The themes of Oldies but Goldies include: Teacher-Student Relationship, School Life and Youth.