
The story of 10-year-old boy and his family against the backdrop of the bloody events of 1956, in Budapest. Children do not yet understand what is going on, but they're happy because the schools are closed. But gradually, to adults and children comes the understanding that something terrible is happening. Disappearing relatives, friends, and even killed some. Tips sent an army to put down the counterrevolutionary rebellion.
Directed by Péter Gárdos, Whooping Cough leans on a strong ensemble — Mari Törőcsik, Dezső Garas, Judit Hernádi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.
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A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
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