Smečka
Directed by:
Tomáš PolenskýCinematography:
Andrejs RudzātsCast:
Tomáš Dalecký, Tomáš Mrvík, Václav Vašák, Patrik Děrgel, Jiří Vyorálek, Anastasia Chocholatá, Denisa Biskupová, Vlastina Svátková, Pavel Handl (more)Plots(1)
Ice skates cut the ice. Silhouettes of hockey players swirl in the spray of the frost, and sharp scratches remain on the ice behind them. Talented goalkeeper David (16) is joining a new team. He will do everything in his power to make a name for himself in the Wolves hockey team. But the position of the current goalkeeper Miky (16) seems unshakable. In addition, Miky is the son of a coach. David really doesn't fit in with the Wolves. Maybe it's the small plastic box that pumps insulin into his body. But David will not be defeated by diabetes. He is an outsider in the team and faces an avalanche of bullying. Those who do not attack also do no not help. David tries to fight, but the result is even worse. Pushes, injuries and humiliations pile on each other like the spiral scars of tracks engraved by ice skates. What will David do? (Zlín Film Festival)
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David is a 16-year-old goalkeeper who just transferred to a new team, and it's not going to be easy. His teammates are tough and they've sensed the perfect target for bullying. The ambitious father is doing everything he can to help his son succeed, but what he doesn't see is that he's doing more harm than good, and diabetes is also a problem. It's a bit much for David, and it's only a matter of time before things get overwhelming for him. The Pack is an accomplished and believable drama with a good cast, natural dialogue and brisk direction. Its only significant problem is the fact that debutant Tomas Polensky bites into a lot of interesting themes and subplots that eventually fizzle out a bit. Still, a pleasant surprise.
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