A digital detox holiday transforms into a cross-generational journey through Wallachian heritage and seasonal traditions.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
City to Village Transition
Grandchildren arrive from Prague with parents to disconnect from technology. They encounter the grandfather and begin observing the distinct Wallachian lifestyle.
Key Events
Arrival in Wallachia — Grandchildren arrive for holidays with parents.
Location: Village entrance
Digital Detox Plan — Parents explain tech-free holiday rules.
Location: Parents' home
A forgotten treasure is unearthed in the grandfather's attic, immediately drawing the village's attention. This revelation shifts the holiday from a simple detox to a historical quest.
Treasure Discovery — Forgotten treasure is unexpectedly found.
Location: Attic
Village Interest — Treasure catches villagers' attention.
Location: Village square
Historical Context — Grandfather explains old Wallachian history.
Location: Grandfather's house
Excursion Planning — Mysterious excursion is organized.
Location: Village square
Spring Journey — Group travels through spring landscapes.
Location: Countryside
Seasons of Wallachia
The group embarks on a seasonal excursion through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. They actively participate in local traditions, bridging urban and rural cultures.
Key Events
Spring Journey — Group travels through spring landscapes.
Location: Countryside
Summer Traditions — Participate in summer village customs.
Location: Village fields
Winter Celebration — Join winter festival traditions.
Location: Village hall
Cultural Immersion — Kids fully adapt to village pace.
Location: Various locations
Treasure's True Value — Treasure represents heritage, not wealth.
Location: Attic
Digital Detox Success — Kids embrace offline life willingly.
Location: Village square
Heritage and Homecoming
The treasure's true value as cultural heritage is realized. The grandchildren bond deeply with their grandfather and the village before returning home with lasting perspectives.
Key Events
Digital Detox Success — Kids embrace offline life willingly.
Location: Village square
Family Bonding — Strong intergenerational connection forms.
Location: Grandfather's house
Village Unity — Community celebrates shared history.
Location: Village square
Departure Preparation — Kids prepare to return to city.
Location: Village entrance
Lasting Memories — Kids leave with cherished experiences.
Location: Grandfather's house
New Perspective — Kids apply village lessons to city life.
Location: City home
Heritage Preserved — Old Wallachian history remains alive.
Location: Village square
Story Breakdown
Urban Digital Detox — Parents initiate a tech-free holiday to help their children disconnect from screens and reconnect with reality.
Parents Tech Ban — Parents confiscate devices and set clear offline expectations for the trip.
City Kids Arrival — Grandchildren arrive in Prague, initially resistant but gradually adjusting to the rural setting.
Village Cultural Contrast — The stark difference between urban digital life and traditional Wallachian living creates initial friction and curiosity.
Different Lifestyle — Villagers operate on natural rhythms, emphasizing community over technology.
Elder Guidance — The grandfather serves as a cultural anchor, explaining local customs and values.
Attic Treasure Hunt — A chance discovery in the attic shifts the narrative focus from leisure to historical exploration.
Hidden Discovery — The forgotten treasure is uncovered, revealing layers of local history.
Village Curiosity — Locals become invested in the find, prompting a collective historical journey.
Historical Excursion — The group travels through seasonal landscapes, experiencing traditional Wallachian practices firsthand.
Spring Journey — The excursion begins with spring landscapes, symbolizing renewal and new perspectives.
Seasonal Traditions — Summer, autumn, and winter rituals are integrated into the holiday experience.
Intergenerational Bonding — Shared experiences foster deep emotional connections between the grandchildren and their grandfather.
Shared Memories — Collaborative activities create lasting bonds and mutual respect across generations.
Heritage Transmission — Historical knowledge and cultural values are passed down through storytelling and practice.
Personal Transformation — The grandchildren internalize the holiday lessons, emerging with a healthier relationship to technology and community.
Offline Embrace — Kids voluntarily reduce screen time and engage more deeply with their surroundings.
New Perspectives — Urban habits are balanced with rural wisdom, leading to sustainable lifestyle changes.
The grandchildren from Prague come to visit their colorful Wallachian grandfather for the holidays. Their busy parents send them with the good intention of changing their virtual world of the internet, cell phones, and tablets. In the Wallachian village, everything works a little differently. It's not that there's no signal, but the Wallachians simply live a little differently, in their own way. What's more, if you find a forgotten treasure in your grandfather's attic that catches the interest of the rest of the village, you'll suddenly have a ticket to a mysterious excursion through the history of old Wallachia from spring to winter.
Directed by
Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková, Mejla Basel, Jiří Novotný
