The second of two films by one of Czechoslovakia's leading young directors, Jiri Menzel
Starring Rudolf Hrusinsky, Vlastimil Brodsky, Frantisek Rehak
In a sleepy Czech provincial town at the turn of the century Antonin Dura runs a small riverside bathing establishment. With his friends Canon Roch and Major Hugo he leads a quiet complacent existence - until the arrival of the tightrope walker Arnostek and his beautiful assistant Anna.
(This Week's Films: page 9)