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Adoption (1975)

Movie ★ 6.7 88 min

Drama

When middle-aged Kata realises that her life will only be complete if she has a baby of her own, her longstanding-but-married boyfriend Joska refuses to comply. But by developing an unlikely friendship with the angst-ridden teenage orphan Anna, who is also involved in a controversial relationship, Kata discovers aspects of herself, and her role as a woman, that have gone unexamined throughout her entire, lonely life.

Márta Mészáros Director Márta Mészáros Writer Ferenc Grunwalsky Writer Gyula Hernádi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1975
Runtime
88 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0073948
Country
Language
Studio
Hunnia Filmstúdió, Hungarofilm

Themes

Cast

Katalin Berek Katalin Berek Kata Csentes Gyöngyvér Vigh Gyöngyvér Vigh Anna Bálint Péter Fried Sanyi László Szabó László Szabó Jóska Flóra Kádár Erzsi, Jóska's wife Janos Boross Anna's father Erzsi Varga Anna's mother István Kaszás Head of the Institute István Szõke

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Frequently asked questions

What is Adoption about?
When middle-aged Kata realises that her life will only be complete if she has a baby of her own, her longstanding-but-married boyfriend Joska refuses to comply. But by developing an unlikely friendship with the angst-ridden teenage orphan Anna, who is also involved in a controversial relationship, Kata discovers aspects of herself, and her role as a woman, that have gone unexamined throughout her entire, lonely life.
Who directed Adoption?
Adoption was directed by Márta Mészáros.
Who stars in Adoption?
Adoption stars Katalin Berek, Gyöngyvér Vigh, Péter Fried, László Szabó.
When was Adoption released?
Adoption is a 1975 drama film.
Where can I watch Adoption?
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