A 2003 Croatian film directed by Krsto Papić, functioning as both a sequel and remake of The Rat Savior.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Contextual Foundation
The film is introduced as a 2003 Croatian production directed by Krsto Papić.
Key Events
Film Introduction — 2003 Croatian film directed by Krsto Papić Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Sequel Connection — Described as both a sequel and remake of The Rat Savior (1976) Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Ivan Gajski Introduction — Leon Lučev portrays Ivan Gajski, a central protagonist Characters: Ivan GajskiLocation: Croatia
Sara Introduction — Lucija Šerbedžija portrays Sara, identified as a protagonist Characters: SaraLocation: Croatia
Muller Introduction — Ivo Gregurević portrays Muller, a supporting character Characters: MullerLocation: Croatia
Legacy Connection
The narrative is framed as a sequel and remake of the 1976 film The Rat Savior.
Key Events
Muller Introduction — Ivo Gregurević portrays Muller, a supporting character Characters: MullerLocation: Croatia
Professor Bošković Listing — Sven Medvešek is listed in the cast as Professor Bošković Location: Croatia
The Mayor Listing — Filip Šovagović is listed in the cast as The Mayor Location: Croatia
The Director Listing — Dražen Kühn is listed in the cast as The Director Location: Croatia
General Genz Listing — Božidar Alić is listed in the cast as General Genz Location: Croatia
Karlo Listing — Vili Matula is listed in the cast as Karlo Location: Croatia
Ensemble Presentation
Key actors and their assigned roles are systematically listed, establishing the full cast.
Key Events
Karlo Listing — Vili Matula is listed in the cast as Karlo Location: Croatia
Master of Ceremony Listing — Dejan Aćimović is listed in the cast as Master of Ceremony Location: Croatia
The Inspector Listing — Boris Miholjević is listed in the cast as The Inspector Location: Croatia
Mrs. Rudolph Listing — Ana Karić is listed in the cast as Mrs. Rudolph Location: Croatia
Slavko Juraga Listing — Slavko Juraga is listed in the cast Location: Croatia
Vanja Drach Listing — Vanja Drach is listed in the cast Location: Croatia
Character Hierarchy
Ivan Gajski and Sara are highlighted as protagonists, with Muller and others as supporting figures.
Key Events
Vanja Drach Listing — Vanja Drach is listed in the cast Location: Croatia
Nada Gačešić Listing — Nada Gačešić is listed in the cast Location: Croatia
Director Attribution — Krsto Papić is credited as the director of the film Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Remake Status — The film is explicitly described as a remake of a previous work Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Cinematic Context — Establishes the film within the 2003 Croatian cinema landscape Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Reference Compilation — Cast and metadata are finalized in the provided reference Characters: Ivan Gajski, Sara, MullerLocation: Croatia
Story Breakdown
Film Metadata — Core production details and release information
Release Year — 2003 Croatian cinema release
Director Credit — Krsto Papić as director
Sequel Connection — Relationship to the 1976 original film
Remake Status — Explicitly described as a remake
Original Reference — The Rat Savior (1976)
Protagonist Focus — Central characters driving the narrative
Ivan Gajski — Leon Lučev as lead protagonist
Sara — Lucija Šerbedžija as lead protagonist
Supporting Cast — Key secondary characters and actors
Muller — Ivo Gregurević as supporting role
Ensemble Listing — Additional cast members introduced
Production Context — Background and cinematic positioning
Croatian Cinema — National film industry context
Director Legacy — Krsto Papić's continued work
Narrative Framework — Structural and thematic foundations
Adaptation Basis — Rooted in previous screenplay
Thematic Continuity — Maintains original film's core ideas
In a fictional Central European country democracy and freedom are only illusion, because behind polished surface there's many cases of murders and manipulations with the people. Police and city authorities are helpless when it comes to revealing the evil and culprits behind it. In the center of this story is the writer Ivan Gajski, whose friend died under sketchy circumstances. Gajski reveals that those who most advocate democracy are not only the same involved in these crimes, but they also did some of the murders as a part of TV production. Gajski meets all kinds of characters through this quest of his, including the woman of his wife Sara, and professor Bošković who discovers the origins of present Evil - the dark past of European continent.
