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After failing in school and fighting with his father, 16-year-old Marek (Mirek Caslavka) flees his village for Prague, where he's attacked at the train station. Offered work, he's taken to an apartmen... read more read more...t, drugged, and introduced into the world of male hustlers. Teaming with David (David Svec, the film's co-scripter), they parlay their situation into a partnership with their boss, saving money and making plans to exit the city. Shown at Montreal's 1997 World Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 9 min.

Directed by: Wiktor Grodecki

Release Date: January 1, 1997

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DVD Release Date: April 25, 2000

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  • April 2, 2010
    Harrowing, strong, emotional, this is a tragic story with no happy ending. It pained me to see it due to its harsh reality that it is based on but it should be seen so people know how hard these kids have got it and the people who take advantage of them. Sad

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