Synopsis
An ordinary man witnesses a crime, he wants to do the right thing and help the victim to convict and punish the teenage perpetrators. He voluntarily testifies in court but this brave decision ultimately destroys his life, makes him lose his family and even the roof over his head.
- Director
- Petr Slavík
- Writers
- Miroslav Sovják
- Original language
- Czech
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