The Man of Earth

The Man of Earth

Sokol is a middle-aged Kosovar Albanian who, together with his family, emigrates from Kosovo to Turkey, and faces the foreign and unknown world. After some time he becomes homesick, eventually leaving his last will he gave to his son that when he dies, his bones will be returned to his native country. He dies near of a cliff at the Black Sea coast. In his native village, the news that Sokol has been returned from emigration are being spread.

Release Date

May 21, 1984

Status

Released

Original Title

Njeriu prej dheut

Runtime

1h 47min

Budget

$150,000

Revenue

Language

Albanian

Production Companies

Kosovo FilmAS Film Production