A Spring for the Thirsty

A Spring for the Thirsty

73 mins | Drama | May 3, 1965

A parable centering on an old man who lives a secluded life in the desert, alone with only his memories and photographs. His wellspring, once a source of joy and hope for thirsty passersby, is now rarely used. No longer able to find comfort in his memories, he turns all his photographs to face the walls.

A Spring for the Thirsty

73 mins | Drama | May 3, 1965

A Spring for the Thirsty
A parable centering on an old man who lives a secluded life in the desert, alone with only his memories and photographs. His wellspring, once a source of joy and hope for thirsty passersby, is now rarely used. No longer able to find comfort in his memories, he turns all his photographs to face the walls.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Dovzhenko Film Studios
Original title Криниця для спраглих
Directors Yurii Illienko
Writers Ivan Drach