Touha (1958): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, Touha is a drama film directed by Vojtěch Jasný, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A poignant overview of how short life can be, this interesting drama from Czech director Vojetch Jasny is divided into four separate segments. In the first skit, a young child's impressions are observed as his newborn baby sister becomes a part of the family. In the second, a young woman falls in love for the first time one summer, and in the third, a tough, older peasant woman battles against the farming cooperatives. Finally, in the last segment, everything comes full circle as a woman who is about to become a grandmother dies while her daughter-in-law has not yet given birth.
Who’s in it. Touha stars Jan Jakes as Joska (segment "O chlapci, který hledal konec sveta"), Václav Babka as Father (segment "O chlapci, který hledal konec sveta"), Věra Bublíková and Jana Brejchová as Lenka (segment "Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Touha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touha tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Touha (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Touha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Touha worth watching?
- Touha holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touha?
- Touha stars Jan Jakes, Václav Babka, Věra Bublíková, Jana Brejchová and Jiří Vala.
- When was Touha released?
- Touha was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.