Television movie based upon motives of novel "Dávid Šťúbrik" by G. K. Zechenter - Laskomerský. Supposed natural healer Dávid is infamously known to worsen the health of people he heals. His daughter and town notary make him face a serious problem.
Television movie based upon motives of novel "Dávid Šťúbrik" by G. K. Zechenter - Laskomerský. Supposed natural healer Dávid is infamously known to worsen the health of people he heals. His daughter and town notary make him face a serious problem.
1972-12-24
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