Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The film premieres at a summer film school, establishing its directorial background and production context.

Film Premiere — The film debuts at a summer film school event. Location: Summer Film School in Uherské Hradiště
Třinec Setting — The narrative establishes its geographical backdrop. Location: Třinec

The narrative unfolds in Třinec, focusing on coordinated bank and post office robberies.

Bank Robbery Plot — Criminals plan and execute a bank heist. Location: Local Bank
Post Office Heist — The criminal operation expands to a postal facility. Location: Post Office

Corrupt police officers are revealed to be intertwined with the criminal operations.

Post Office Heist — The criminal operation expands to a postal facility. Location: Post Office
Corrupt Police Network — Law enforcement officials are revealed to be complicit. Location: Police Station

Production adjustments are made to meet television broadcast standards, cutting explicit content.

Cocaine Scene Cut — Explicit content is removed for broadcast standards. Location: Editing Room
TV Broadcast Constraint — Final adjustments ensure compliance with evening broadcast rules. Location: Broadcast Studio

Story Breakdown

Production Background — Details the film's creation and directorial context.
- Director Debut — Robert Sedláček's first film without directing his own screenplay.
- Studio Origin — Produced for the Ostrava studio of Czech Television.
Geographical Setting — Establishes the physical and atmospheric backdrop.
- Třinec Location — The primary setting where criminal activities unfold.
- Regional Atmosphere — Grounds the narrative in a specific Czech industrial town.
Criminal Operations — Tracks the primary illegal activities driving the plot.
- Bank Robbery — The initial target and catalyst for the criminal enterprise.
- Post Office Heist — The secondary target expanding the scope of the operation.
Corrupt Elements — Explores the institutional complicity within law enforcement.
- Police Involvement — Corrupt officers actively support or enable the robbers.
- Systemic Complicity — Highlights the breakdown of legal authority in the region.
Content Editing — Addresses production modifications for broadcast compliance.
- Cocaine Scene Removal — A lengthy drug-related sequence was cut for television standards.
- Broadcast Compliance — Ensures the film airs before the ten o'clock evening slot.
Alternative Titles — Documents the film's developmental naming history.
- Working Title Krysy — The original placeholder name used during production.
- Premiere Venue — The Summer Film School in Uherské Hradiště hosted the debut.