Directed by:
Vladimír BalkoScreenplay:
Jiří KřižanCinematography:
Martin ŠtrbaComposer:
Michal LorencCast:
Attila Mokos, Roman Luknár, Helena Krajčiová, Robert Więckiewicz, Jan Vondráček, Viera Topinková, Ľubomír Paulovič, Ľubo Roman, Jaromír Hanzlík (more)Plots(1)
Tono returns from prison after five years. He returns to his home village of Čierny Hron to find that everything has changed: he is a stranger to his wife, he hardly knows his 5-year-old son, and he cannot find a decent job because no one wants to hire a thief. But Tono does not want to earn his living by stealing, the way he used to. He even loses his close friend Štefan, an influential local businessman with growing power in the region. His childhood buddies – Marek the Catholic priest and successful businessman Peter – do their best to help Tono find his way back to normal life. Unfortunately, they have their own problems of men over 40. Tono feels lonely and desperately looks for a way out of his problems. This captivating story, set against untouched mountain scenery, portrays phenomena that are typical for Central Slovakia: patriarchal families, problems with poachers, racial discrimination and lumber theft. It also illustrates a strong tradition of family bonds, faith, friendship, and love and bears all the features of a classic drama. Who would have guessed that this story could take place in the 21st century, in the heart of Europe, just 50 kilometres from the regional capital? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Attila Mokos
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
The Teacher (2016)
Broken Promise (2009)
The Ballad of Piargy (2022)
Roman Luknár
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Major Case Squad (2014) (series)
Henrich IV. (1987) (theatrical recording)
The Karamazovs (2008)
Helena Krajčiová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Invalid (2023)
Soul at Peace (2009)
The Websters Movie (2022)
Robert Więckiewicz
Poland
Best movies:
Clergy (2018)
Wszystko będzie dobrze (2007)
Leave No Traces (2021)
Jan Vondráček
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Maškaráda čili Fantom Opery (2009) (theatrical recording)
Jak jsem se ztratil aneb Malá vánoční povídka (2002) (theatrical recording)
Lhář (2005) (theatrical recording)
Viera Topinková
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Rok na dedine (1967) (TV movie)
In Bukva Courtyard (1993) (TV movie)
Mesiac na dedine (1981) (theatrical recording)
Ľubomír Paulovič
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Divadelná komédia (1994) (theatrical recording)
LENI (2015) (theatrical recording)
Henrich IV. (1987) (theatrical recording)
Ľubo Roman
Slovak state
Best movies:
Raz, dva, tri (1985) (TV movie)
The Sun in a Net (1962)
St. Peter's Umbrella (1958)
Jaromír Hanzlík
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Cyrano z Bergeracu (1986) (theatrical recording)
Ikaros' Fall (1977) (TV movie)
Tažní ptáci (1983) (TV movie)
Eugen Libezniuk
Soviet Union
Best movies:
Actor (2020) (series)
Zelary (2003)
Cops and Robbers (2001) (series)
Juraj Nvota
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Identity Card (2010)
Rose Tinted Dreams (1976)
Czech Century (2013) (series)
Karol Šimon
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
The Ballad of Piargy (2022)
Landscape (2000)
The Interpreter (2018)
Gejza Benkő
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
In Bukva Courtyard (1993) (TV movie)
Baščovanský a zať (1994) (TV movie)
Landscape (2000)
Monika Ondrejková
Best movies:
Soul at Peace (2009)
Sergej Hudák
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Zelary (2003)
Cops and Robbers (2001) (series)
Zdivočelá země (1997)
Lukáš Hipp
Best movies:
Rukojemník (2014)
Soul at Peace (2009)