The Land is on Fire (1937)

Georgi Simov is a thief and an alcoholic. The police are looking for him. Simov squanders the stolen money in the pubs, while his wife and child lead a wretched life. The mother sends the little girl to ask her father for some money. Drunk, Simov chases the child away. The girl is injured in a car accident. The mother gets a divorce. The police find Simov, but he manages to escape. Simov is about to rob an unsuspecting passerby. He hears the sirens of the fire brigade and discovers that his home is on fire. In the blaze is his child. He rushes into the flames and saves his daughter. At this moment, the police seize him. After three years in a prison, Simov is set free. He comes across his daughter in a church. The two go to the sick mother. Simov repents his past. The whole family is happy.

Director: Vasil Gendov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
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Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Land is on Fire about?
Georgi Simov is a thief and an alcoholic. The police are looking for him. Simov squanders the stolen money in the pubs, while his wife and child lead a wretched life. The mother sends the little girl to ask her father for some money. Drunk, Simov chases the child away. The girl is injured in a car accident. The mother gets a divorce. The police find Simov, but he manages to escape. Simov is about to rob an unsuspecting passerby. He hears the sirens of the fire brigade and discovers that his home is on fire. In the blaze is his child. He rushes into the flames and saves his daughter. At this moment, the police seize him. After three years in a prison, Simov is set free. He comes across his daughter in a church. The two go to the sick mother. Simov repents his past. The whole family is happy.
Who directed The Land is on Fire?
The Land is on Fire was directed by Vasil Gendov.
Who stars in The Land is on Fire?
The Land is on Fire stars Vasil Gendov, Zhana Gendova, Diana Hristova, Vicho Raykov, Ivan Arzhentinski, Vyara Belcheva.
How long is The Land is on Fire?
The Land is on Fire has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is The Land is on Fire?
The Land is on Fire is a Drama film.
Where was The Land is on Fire produced?
The Land is on Fire was produced in Bulgaria.