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Shadowplay

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The main character of the story is Jan Kavka. A 40-year-old rescuer from a small town has just left his wife Eva. At the moment of separation, Eva becomes a tragic victim of a crime. Jan is a widower who lives with the knowledge that he indirectly caused his wife's death and did not come to her aid at a critical moment. He finds refuge from a relentless sense of guilt thanks to his friend Michal in a local boxing club. He befriends Michal's protégé Greta, to whom the gym makes up for the missing family background. Investigator Dvořák, who is in charge of the case of death of Eva Kavková, encounters a number of strange circumstances. It turns out that the perpetrator, the junkie Robert Stránský, is an informer under the protection of Mudrová, an investigator from the narc headquarters. Jan wants to believe in justice and hopes he can return to everyday life with the help of his friends. But the fear that the killer might eventually escape punishment leads him to his own path of retribution under unexpected circumstances and with uncertain results. But will he be able to, in addition to revenge, forgive himself?

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Well-acted but failed to hold my interest entirely. Rated: B Mar 2, 2023 Full Review Alif Majeed Battle Royale With Cheese Watch it for the central performance of Milan Ondrik, who just about helps you complete the journey even if the movie could test you till the very end. Feb 24, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy For the first hour-plus, the film rarely makes any missteps. It’s only during the final stretch that it goes astray. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Alejandro Turdó Hoy Sale Cine Shadowplay becomes an analysis of justice as a failing system that doesn’t always serve the people’s needs. And how those imperfections turn our world into a place filled with tragedy that makes us constantly aware of the frailty of our own existence. Rated: 8/10 Feb 19, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins It's a well-intentioned nod to “Death Wish,” but without the right combination of naïveté and drive. Rated: 4/10 Feb 13, 2023 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com While the story that unfolds here is a personal one, how it plays out for the most part follows the long set formula for similar retribution-themed thrillers. Rated: 2.5/4.0 Feb 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Krystof B Where other movies of this shape and form try too hard to leave a relevant mark on the audience, Shadowplay lets its indiviudal stories to be told in a way thats hauntingly human; slow and painful. The intensity of Shadowplays darkest moments makes you shrivel and long for a hug from a loved one. A gut-wrenching story is further complimented by brilliant acting performances; everything combined together will no doubt leave you with an experience to remember. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Andres Q Great. I highly recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The main character of the story is Jan Kavka. A 40-year-old rescuer from a small town has just left his wife Eva. At the moment of separation, Eva becomes a tragic victim of a crime. Jan is a widower who lives with the knowledge that he indirectly caused his wife's death and did not come to her aid at a critical moment. He finds refuge from a relentless sense of guilt thanks to his friend Michal in a local boxing club. He befriends Michal's protégé Greta, to whom the gym makes up for the missing family background. Investigator Dvořák, who is in charge of the case of death of Eva Kavková, encounters a number of strange circumstances. It turns out that the perpetrator, the junkie Robert Stránský, is an informer under the protection of Mudrová, an investigator from the narc headquarters. Jan wants to believe in justice and hopes he can return to everyday life with the help of his friends. But the fear that the killer might eventually escape punishment leads him to his own path of retribution under unexpected circumstances and with uncertain results. But will he be able to, in addition to revenge, forgive himself?
Director
Peter Bebjak
Producer
Jan Bradáč, Vendula Bradáčová
Screenwriter
Vendula Bradáčová
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Czech
Runtime
1h 43m