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Miroslav Caslavka | ... | Marek |
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David Svec | ... | David |
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Pavel Skrípal | ... | Honza |
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Kostas Zerdolaglu | ... | Krysa |
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Miroslav Breu | ... | Libor |
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Jirí Kodes | ... | Father |
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Karel Polisenský | ... | Sascha |
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Jiri Pachman | ... | Pan Franta |
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Pavel Kocí | ... | Rudy |
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Two gay teenage runaways thrown out of their repressive homes try to survive on the streets of Prague. Hunger and desperation forces them into a life of prostitution, drugs, and teen-porn.
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exploitation | male objectification | sexploitation | gay teenager | gay |Taglines:
He was 15 - an innocent from a small village, soon to be trapped in the erotic underworld of Prague.Genres:
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23 October 1997 (Czech Republic) See more »Also Known As:
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When I first heard of this film, I was *slightly apprehensive* to say the least. Opinions seemed to be split, some loved it, some hated it, but I had it on good recommendations, so I bought it on the off chance.
Normally when films are dubbed 'disturbing' it puts me off - they rarely are, this just seems to be a catch all for not very good films. But I sat and watched this, and I am totally in love. The acting is very good, they portray the emotions you would expect from someone in that situation beautifully. I never usually cry at films, but the raw desperation in their eyes made me sob several times.
There is one reason that this film didn't get full marks from me, and it's a totally foolish Angil reason. There isn't enough of David Svec. I immediately fell in love with him, and remained so throughout the film. But too much of his screen time involves him beaten and bloody, although thinking now I guess that's just what his character's destined for. And he does wear it very well. So yeah, maybe it should have full marks... WATCH THIS FILM> <3 <3