1954 · 1h 38m · Drama, History
The film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Peter Jilemnický is a drama about the life of poor Kysuce miners, which takes place in the thirties during the economic crisis. During the peak wave of emigration, the dream of a better life drives thousands of people to America for work.
Director: Vladimír Bahna
Writers: Peter Jilemnický, Vladimír Mináč
Music by: Šimon Jurovský
Cinematography: František Lukeš
Editor: Bedřich Voděrka