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Adoption

1975 · 88 min · Director: Márta Mészáros

Adoption (1975) is a drama film, directed by Márta Mészáros. It stars Katalin Berek and Gyöngyvér Vigh. The 88-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

Cast
Katalin Berek Katalin Berek Gyöngyvér Vigh Gyöngyvér Vigh P Péter Fried László Szabó László Szabó F Flóra Kádár J Janos Boross

What Adoption Is About

When middle-aged Kata realises that her life will only be complete if she has a baby of her own, her longstanding-but-married boyfriend Joska refuses to comply. But by developing an unlikely friendship with the angst-ridden teenage orphan Anna, who is also involved in a controversial relationship, Kata discovers aspects of herself, and her role as a woman, that have gone unexamined throughout her entire, lonely life.

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What is Adoption about?

When middle-aged Kata realises that her life will only be complete if she has a baby of her own, her longstanding-but-married boyfriend Joska refuses to comply. But by developing an unlikely friendship with the angst-ridden teenage orphan Anna, who is also involved in a controversial relationship, Kata discovers aspects of herself, and her role as a woman, that have gone unexamined throughout her entire, lonely life.

Where can I watch Adoption?

Adoption is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Adoption?

Adoption runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When did Adoption come out?

Adoption was released in 1975.

Who directed Adoption?

Adoption was directed by Márta Mészáros.

Who stars in Adoption?

Adoption stars Katalin Berek, Gyöngyvér Vigh, Péter Fried, László Szabó.

What is Adoption's rating?

Adoption holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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