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When Joseph Returns (1976): Cast

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When Joseph Returns is a 1976 drama directed by Zsolt Kézdi-Kovács, starring Éva Ruttkai as Ágnes, József's wife, Lili Monori and Gábor Koncz. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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When Joseph Returns (1976) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Joseph Returns About?

The premise of When Joseph Returns without spoilers.

Set in Hungary, this unsentimental drama follows the strained and volatile bond between a middle‑aged mother‑in‑law and her young, restless daughter‑in‑law as the couple’s husband and son departs for a six‑month sailing assignment, forcing the women to navigate loneliness, resentment, and shifting roles within the household.

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Cast & crew

When Joseph Returns Cast & Characters

Éva Ruttkai leads the cast as Ágnes, József's wife, with Lili Monori as Mari, József's mother and Gábor Koncz as Laci. Directed by Zsolt Kézdi-Kovács; 5 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Zsolt Kézdi-Kovács: Forbidden Relations.

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When Joseph Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of When Joseph Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Joseph Returns?

When Joseph Returns runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was When Joseph Returns released?

When Joseph Returns was released in 1976.

Who directed When Joseph Returns?

When Joseph Returns was directed by Zsolt Kézdi-Kovács.

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Who is in the cast of When Joseph Returns?

When Joseph Returns stars Éva Ruttkai as Ágnes, József's wife, Lili Monori as Mari, József's mother and Gábor Koncz as Laci, among 5 credited actors.

Does When Joseph Returns have a post-credit scene?

No. When Joseph Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When Joseph Returns in?

The original language of When Joseph Returns is Hungarian.

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