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Release Year1978
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageLithuanian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorGytis Lukšas
WritersVirgilijus Juozas Čepaitis, Gytis Lukšas
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhen the Oaks Were Falling
About When the Oaks Were Falling
A faithful adaptation of the story of famous Lithuanian author Baltusis both in subject and artistic presentation. Three brothers Laurynas, Stanislovas and Antanas fall in love with one woman Kazyte and dramatic events make all three brothers go to jail for homicide, while she lives alone on their land.
Directed by Gytis Lukšas, When the Oaks Were Falling leans on a strong ensemble — Nijolė Lepeškaitė, Vladas Bagdonas, Jonas Pakulis — 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 1978.
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