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May Fairy Tale (1940)

Ríša, a student of law, neglects his studies in favour of parties and pranks. His angry father refuses to continue helping him out of his debts. Ríša, however, is not entirely beyond hope. He decides to go and stay for a while with his uncle, a priest, who lives in Moravia, in order to prepare for his exams. He meets Helenka, the timid daughter of the local gamekeeper, at a village ball and is enchanted by her. The days pass and their idyllic relationship begins to tire Ríša. He begins to tell Helenka about his former debauched life the about the broken hearts of beautiful women. Helenka is hurt and refuses to see Ríša anymore. His uncle, the priest, is incensed at his behaviour and orders his nephew out of the house. Ríša tries desperately to find Helenka so he can make it up to her.

  • Romance
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Nataša GollováNataša GollováHelenka
  • Photo of Jaroslav VojtaJaroslav Vojtarevírník
  • Photo of Leopolda DostalováLeopolda DostalováMarta
  • Photo of Svatopluk BenešSvatopluk BenešRíša Gregor
  • Photo of Theodor PištěkTheodor PištěkGregor
  • Photo of Marie BlažkováMarie BlažkováRíšova matka
  • Photo of Jaroslav PrůchaJaroslav Průchafarář
  • Photo of Vlasta FabianováVlasta FabianováKřížová
  • Photo of Miloš NedbalMiloš Nedbalmanžel bytné
  • Photo of Božena ŠustrováBožena ŠustrováCilka

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