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On the Roof

Original title: Na strese
  • 2019
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
423
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On the Roof (2019)
ComedyDrama

Situated in Prague, a 20-year-old Vietnamese named Song, hoped for a better future in Europe. But now in a Vietnamese district in Prague, he is trapped in a marijuana grow house and has life... Read allSituated in Prague, a 20-year-old Vietnamese named Song, hoped for a better future in Europe. But now in a Vietnamese district in Prague, he is trapped in a marijuana grow house and has life of a modern slave. Police rounds up the place. Song runs away on the rooftop of a condo b... Read allSituated in Prague, a 20-year-old Vietnamese named Song, hoped for a better future in Europe. But now in a Vietnamese district in Prague, he is trapped in a marijuana grow house and has life of a modern slave. Police rounds up the place. Song runs away on the rooftop of a condo building in a nearby district where he breaks down. Mr. Rypar (78) lives alone. He is fond ... Read all

  • Director
    • Jirí Mádl
  • Writer
    • Jirí Mádl
  • Stars
    • Alois Svehlík
    • Duy Anh Tran
    • Mary Havranová
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    423
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jirí Mádl
    • Writer
      • Jirí Mádl
    • Stars
      • Alois Svehlík
      • Duy Anh Tran
      • Mary Havranová
    • 3User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Alois Svehlík
    Alois Svehlík
    • Antonín Rypar
    Duy Anh Tran
    Duy Anh Tran
    • Song
    • (as Lukas Duy Anh Tran)
    Mary Havranová
    • Anna
    • (as Mária Bartalos)
    Vojtech Dyk
    Vojtech Dyk
    • Marek
    Adrian Jastraban
    Adrian Jastraban
    • Kokes
    David Svehlík
    David Svehlík
    • Martin Rypar
    Radek Zima
    • Professor Slavicek
    Miroslav Táborský
    Miroslav Táborský
    • Professor Nouza
    Viet Do Pham
    • Phong
    Phu Anh Nguyen
    • Hoan
    Martin Sitta
    Martin Sitta
    • Magazine seller
    Denisa Pfauserová
    Denisa Pfauserová
    • Florist
    Veronika Lazorcáková
    • Saleswoman in store
    Mariana Kopecká
    • Reporter
    Igor Rattaj
    • Investigator
    Vlasta Kristl
    • Policeman 1
    Miro Mráz
    • Policeman 2
    Zaneta Zemancová
    • Student
    • Director
      • Jirí Mádl
    • Writer
      • Jirí Mádl
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    10michalcoolman

    Great movie

    Probably the best Czech movie I've seen this year. Alois Svehlik was a great substitute for Jan Triska and his wisdom sounded very credible and truthful. The movie will make the viewer really think about the truths of life.Visual was also OK, I liked the soundtrack and there was the tension kept me watching the movie without interruption. In addition, there was many funny scenes. For me it's basically all the movie should have.
    9skinax

    A nice cute movie :)

    I'm an Indian residing in Prague with A1 level of spoken Czech. I watched this movie since it was screened with English subtitles (they should do this type more often). I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It's a low-budget but nice, feel-good movie. The protagonist old man has acted extremely well. Others were average to good in my opinion. From a different perspective - I'd especially recommend this movie to expats who want to improve their A1/A2 Czech language. The dialogues were simple and someone with A2 competency should follow the without any trouble. I could follow most of them with my A1. Again - loved this movie :)
    9vladyslaus

    Heart-warming and funny

    The movie tells about an elderly retired school teacher leaving in Prague and a young Vietnamese running from the police. The plot is well-written, complete and coherent. The theme of Vietnamese minority (who are one of the largest in the Czech Republic) contributes to the story and to exoticism of some opening scenes, but is not overdone. Otherwise the story touches the fundamental issues of aging and self-doubt and sends out a clear message. The performance from Alois Svehlík is superb (with the Clint Eastwood style looks), Duy Anh Tran's debut is also very good and the rest of the cast supports them well. Generally, the movie is well balanced, it's funny, it's heart-warming, it's thought provoking. All in all, a very pleasant experience.

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2019 (Czech Republic)
    • Country of origin
      • Czech Republic
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    • Languages
      • Czech
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • Na streche
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production company
      • Dawson Films
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      • $162,340
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
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