A Spring for the Thirsty (1965)

Release Date: 1965-05-03
Runtime: 1h 13min
Production Company: Dovzhenko Film Studios
Production Country: Soviet Union
Director: Yurii Illienko
Writer: Ivan Drach

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.