The Lost Paradise (1962)
A young doctor named Zoltán flees Budapest for his father’s rural estate after performing an illegal abortion on his lover that results in her death. While hiding in the countryside, he attempts to grapple with his guilt and the moral weight of his actions while reconnecting with his estranged family. His isolation is interrupted by a burgeoning relationship with a local woman, Mira, which forces him to choose between permanent escape or facing legal and ethical accountability.
Director: Károly Makk
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 12, 1962
Cast
- György Pálos - Sebõk Zoltán
- Antal Páger - Sebõk Imre
- Mari Törőcsik - Mira
- Cecília Esztergályos - (as Esztrgályos Cili)
- János Koltai
Screenplay
- Imre Sarkadi
- Károly Makk (Screenplay)
Music: Szabolcs Fényes
Cinematography: Ferenc Szécsényi
Editing: Zoltán Kerényi
Production: Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Károly Makk
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lost Paradise about?
- A young doctor named Zoltán flees Budapest for his father’s rural estate after performing an illegal abortion on his lover that results in her death. While hiding in the countryside, he attempts to grapple with his guilt and the moral weight of his actions while reconnecting with his estranged family. His isolation is interrupted by a burgeoning relationship with a local woman, Mira, which forces him to choose between permanent escape or facing legal and ethical accountability.
- Who directed The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise was directed by Károly Makk.
- Who stars in The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise stars György Pálos, Antal Páger, Mari Törőcsik, Cecília Esztergályos, János Koltai.
- How long is The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lost Paradise produced?
- The Lost Paradise was produced in Hungary.