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Plot Summary
A comedic tale unfolds when a man is tasked with being financially responsible for his wife's family's extensive collection of animals. The situation escalates with humorous complications as he tries to manage the chaotic household and its many furry and feathered inhabitants. His efforts to bring order to the menagerie lead to increasingly absurd and funny situations.
Critical Reception
This Czech comedy was a popular film in its time, appreciated for its lighthearted humor and comedic performances. While not a critical darling in the international sense, it resonated well with domestic audiences who enjoyed its accessible jokes and relatable, albeit exaggerated, family dynamics. It remains a fondly remembered piece of Czech cinema from the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comedic timing and the chemistry of its lead actors.
Appreciated for its light-hearted, family-friendly humor.
Considered a charming, albeit simple, comedy from the Czechoslovak New Wave era.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this specific film. However, general sentiment suggests it is viewed as a nostalgic and entertaining Czech comedy from the late 1970s.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the play 'A Little Family Business' by French playwright Pierre Chesnot.
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