Dir. Václav Marhoul · Starring Petr Kotlár, Nina Šunevič, Alla Sokolova, Udo Kier, Michaela Doležalová, Stellan Skarsgård
“Light is visible only in the dark”
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After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
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A harrowing, unflinching journey through the darkest corners of humanity. This film's brutal realism and oppressive atmosphere create a visceral, cinematic nightmare that lingers long after the credits roll. It's a stark portrayal of survival against unimaginable odds.
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