Film

Wasting

1928 · 1h 10m · Drama

The novice writer Vasil Safonov and his friend, the cashier Apollon Kazachkov, become regular guests at the local casino. Their gambling habits lead them to unwittingly squander state funds. Initially, Kazachkov manages to return the wasted money, but his passion for gambling consumes him, and he loses every penny. This leads to his arrest, leaving Safonov in a desperate situation. Soviet youth, including Muscovite Reztsov and the Komsomol girl Marusya Kostova, come together to help Safonov find his way back on the right path.

Sofia Jozeffi

Petre Morskoi

Maria Tenazi

Marusia

Ivan Kruchinin

Marusia's Grandpa

Konstantin Lavretsky

• Ivane PerestianiDirector
• Sergo KldiashviliWriter
• Nikoloz ShengelaiaWriter

Release date

July 24, 1928

Status

Released

Original language

Georgian

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Drama