Former classmates gradually gather at the party. This reunion would probably be marked by light banter and nostalgic memories, but instead of another classmate, a door-to-door salesman rings the doorbell and brings unexpected news about a friend who will never arrive. The partygoers set off together by bus to visit him. During the journey, it becomes clear that talking about real feelings is much more complicated than it seems.
Acting
Langmajer and Roden weaponize charm against themselves.
Writing
Dialogue that cuts like a drunk uncle at Christmas.
Direction
Suchánek traps you on that bus with no escape.
Director
Michal Suchánek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film belongs to a wave of post-communist Czech cinema exploring male friendship through alcohol and suppressed feeling — think Kolya but make it emotionally destructive.
The bus was reportedly so cramped during filming that genuine claustrophobia fueled several cast arguments kept in the final cut.
CZ
