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A Step Into the Dark

Name: A Step Into the Dark
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-06-12
Cast: Marko Igonda, Monika Haasová, Kristýna Boková, Miroslav Donutil, Peter Nádasdi

2014 | 120 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A young doctor, former partisan leader - is he a hero, or a murderer? His wife - a victim, or a minion of a totalitarian regime? And his lover - a political careerist, or a naive single mother betrayed by fate? The dramatic fates of these antiheroes from the era of rise of communism are stories of violence and resistance, weakness and courage, much like the ones that take place today.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 323 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Miloslav Luther

Marko IgondaMartin Dubovský
Monika Haasová
Kristýna BokováSoňa Malenová
Miroslav Donutil
Peter Nádasdi
Marián Geišberg
Boris Farkaš
Attila Mokos
Lucia Jašková
Peter Kadlečík