The Way Through the Bleak Woods
The Šumava Mountains hide buildings lost in the mountains, the Vydra River, a church, a rectory, marshes, a post office, a gold mine, and a hermit's hut. In this environment, the fates of the beautiful girl Anna, a tormented widow, her perpetually drunk husband—a postman—and dentist Holoubek, who left his native Vienna, intertwine. Over the course of the year, their paths cross, but then the summer of 1914 arrives and war intervenes decisively in the lives of all those involved... However, the characters' desires and quests are timeless.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Cesta pustým lesem |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Ivan Vojnár |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (3 votes) |
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The Way Through the Bleak Woods has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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