Summary
This family comedy made by Jaroslava Vošmiková turned out to be another hit film featuring child star Tomáš Holý. The young actor, very much in demand and 12-years-old at the time, was cast in a movie that follows a story model successfully delivered by the “little Vašek in Šumava” film trilogy directed by Václav Gajer (Pod Jezevčí skálou [Beneath Badger Rock, 1978], Na pytlácké stezce [On the Poacher’s Path, 1979], Za trnkovým keřem [Behind the Blackthorn, 1980]). Once again a little boy from Prague, named Petr in this case, is spending his holidays at his grandparents’ place in the country. And once again there is a loyal canine friend, with a Welsh Terrier named Blek this time landing the part. It is indeed the inquisitive dog that becomes the driving force behind the boy’s adventures. They include an encounter with the money-grubbing Mr. Plavec (Oldřich Navrátil), who even steals Blek. And his efforts to win acceptance from a group of local boys led by the competitive Jarda (Pavel Stránský)... Prázdniny pro psa (Holiday for a Dog) would become the last film to feature Holý. After its completion, the boy terminated his acting career.
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