The Dam Is Broken (1928)

The film is set in one of the regions of Western Ukraine in the 1920s. A poor peasant, Vasyl, openly opposes the arbitrariness of the lord's authorities. While hunting in the lord's forest, he is captured by soldiers and imprisoned in a dungeon. His beloved girl Lesia, with the help of the villagers, opens the dam, and water begins to flood the manor. Amid the commotion, Vasyl escapes from his captivity.

Released Sept. 23, 1928 52 min None+

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: VUFKU (All-Ukrainian Photo-Cinema Administration)

Country: United States
Languages: Ukrainian