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Well (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Well is a 2016 drama directed by Attila Gigor, starring Zsolt Kovács as István, Roland Tzafetás and Péter Jankovics. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $34,033 worldwide.

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Well (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Attila Gigor
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Studio
KMH Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Well About?

The premise of Well without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young man unexpectedly encounters his estranged father at a remote gas station. Simultaneously, a van carrying four prostitutes experiences a breakdown at the same location, delaying their journey to Switzerland. Over three days, the disparate group is stranded together, and their interactions profoundly alter the course of their lives.

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Cast & crew

Well Cast & Characters

Zsolt Kovács leads the cast as István, with Roland Tzafetás as Zoli and Péter Jankovics as Laci. Directed by Attila Gigor; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Well Plot Summary

What happens in Well from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At an isolated filling station on a quiet border road, run by the drunken old man István and his handicapped friend Zoli, István’s long-lost son arrives—a sullen young man named Laci. Fresh out of prison and unable to find work, he hopes his father will help him get back on his feet. While Zoli is glad to have some company, István is unenthusiastic, not wanting any strangers about the place.

Full summary

The whole story of Well, scene by scene

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Box office

Well Box Office

Well grossed $34,033 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$34K

International
$34K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Well?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who runs the isolated filling station on the quiet border road?

Details

Well Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Primal” and “Kút”.

Also known as
  • Primal
  • Kút
  • Кладенец
  • Studnia
  • Salvaje
  • Selvagem
  • Sauvage
  • Selvaggio
  • 더 로우
  • Колодец

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FAQ

Well FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Well, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Well?

Well runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Well released?

Well was released on September 22, 2016.

Who directed Well?

Well was directed by Attila Gigor.

Who is in the cast of Well?

Well stars Zsolt Kovács as István, Roland Tzafetás as Zoli and Péter Jankovics as Laci, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Well make at the box office?

Well grossed $34,033 worldwide.

Does Well have a post-credit scene?

No. Well has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Well in?

The original language of Well is Hungarian.

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