The Third Daddy (1988)
A holiday story about how little Jakub found the right man for his mother. An advertisement in which Mr. Vlk offers free accommodation at his country cottage in exchange for holiday housekeeping brings together three people, each unhappy in their own way: Vlk, an "almost old bachelor", whose acquaintance with a young girl, Mrs. Jelínková, who is in vain looking for a stronger emotional relationship after the death of her husband, is not working out, and little Jakub, for whom none of his mother's suitors have yet been able to replace his deceased father. The situation becomes complicated when his mother falls ill and Vlk has to take care of the boy alone. Jakub wins a new father, thanks to him the two adults become closer, and he finally has the father he chose and deserved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Third Daddy about?
- A holiday story about how little Jakub found the right man for his mother. An advertisement in which Mr. Vlk offers free accommodation at his country cottage in exchange for holiday housekeeping brings together three people, each unhappy in their own way: Vlk, an "almost old bachelor", whose acquaintance with a young girl, Mrs. Jelínková, who is in vain looking for a stronger emotional relationship after the death of her husband, is not working out, and little Jakub, for whom none of his mother's suitors have yet been able to replace his deceased father. The situation becomes complicated when his mother falls ill and Vlk has to take care of the boy alone. Jakub wins a new father, thanks to him the two adults become closer, and he finally has the father he chose and deserved.
- Who directed The Third Daddy?
- The Third Daddy was directed by Ludvík Ráža.
- Who stars in The Third Daddy?
- The Third Daddy stars Pavel Mang, Ivan Vyskočil, Naďa Konvalinková, Dagmar Patrasová, Pavel Soukup, Ota Sklenčka.
- What genre is The Third Daddy?
- The Third Daddy is a Family film.
- Where was The Third Daddy produced?
- The Third Daddy was produced in Czechoslovakia.