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Plot Analysis Summary

A journalist uncovers a mafia-backed political regime's corruption and abuse of power.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Criminal Alliance

A mafia-backed MP launches a political party and wins a landslide election. Once in power, he and his criminal allies systematically seize control of the police, courts, and state finances.

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The Missing Teenager

Teenager Broni disappears from a rehabilitation centre known for severe abuses. Her friend Nada discovers the facility's dark secrets and decides to seek help from an investigative journalist.

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The Dangerous Investigation

Journalist Ondra takes on the case, uncovering deep links between the Prime Minister and the underworld. As he gathers evidence, he faces mounting threats and institutional cover-ups.

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Exposing the Truth

Ondra pushes forward despite the risks, preparing to broadcast the full exposé. The investigation culminates in a public revelation of the political-criminal network's corruption.

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Story Breakdown

Political thriller based on the bestselling book of the same name by writer Arpad Soltész. It is set in the world of high politics, organized crime and big money. A promising member of parliament with the support of mafia starts his own party, which later wins the election with a landslide, and he becomes Prime Minister. Together with him, the country will be ruled by criminals who control the police, the courts and state business and subsidies. The mafia is also behind the disappearance of a teenager, Broni, from a rehabilitation centre. The girl is missing only by her friend Nada. She tells journalist Ondra about the missing inmate and the strange practices used by the management of the facility, such as forced sex or drugging. Based on her testimony, the young editor embarks on a dangerous investigation to uncover high-ranking politicians' links to the underworld and expose their abuse of power to enrich themselves and manipulate others.

Directed by

Mariana Čengel Solčanská, Rudolf Biermann

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Rating: 5.4/10 (17 votes)

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q105672913), public domain (CC0).