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Cast
Manca Košir
as Janica
Velimir Živojinović
as Marko Labudan
Fabijan Šovagović
as Joza 'Sveti'
Nela Eržišnik
as Markova mater
Martin Sagner
as Markov pajdas / Grobar
Angel Palašev
as Zugecic mladji, mladozenja
Stane Sever
as Nadsumar
Drago Bahun
as Markov pajdas / Grobar
Hermina Pipinić
as Jaga
Rikard Brzeska
as Janko Godinić
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1967
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageCroatian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes14
DirectorAnte Babaja
WritersSlavko Kolar, Božidar Violić, Ante Babaja
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Birch Tree
About The Birch Tree
A beautiful but ailing girl is married to a harsh man who doesn't care for her. Only after she dies does he realize that he actually loves her.
Directed by Ante Babaja, The Birch Tree leans on a strong ensemble — Manca Košir, Velimir Živojinović, Fabijan Šovagović — 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 1967.
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