Julius Janonis (1959)

7.0/10 93 min Drama History

Overview

Early twentieth century. The future poet, the nurturer of lyrics of love, Julius Janonis, is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium. The son of a poor peasant, sick with tuberculosis, spotted a classmate, Milda, from a wealthy family admiring his talent. Unfortunately, at a high society party held at Milda’s parents house, where Julius reads his poems, guests make fun of the poet. When World War I comes, Janonis is taken to Voronezh, to the Lithuanian diaspora.

Cast

Henrikas Kurauskas

Julius Janonis

Gražina Balandytė

Juste

Balys Barauskas

Edvardas

Vytautas Kancleris

Girinis

Algimantas Masiulis

Vacekas

Stepas Jukna

Alsenas

Jonas Birzys

Father of Juste

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