

Crime
Overview
A mysterious death in the border town of Varnsdorf brings together a cynical detective and a young idealistic police officer. Their investigation leads them to the local Vietnamese community, which is bound by rigid rules and complicated relationships.
Top Cast


David Novotný
David Novotný
David Novotný


Ha Thanh Špetlíková
Ha Thanh Špetlíková
Ha Thanh Špetlíková


Jan Maršál
Jan Maršál
Jan Maršál


Natálie Topinková
Natálie Topinková
Natálie Topinková


Ján Jackuliak
Ján Jackuliak
Ján Jackuliak
Jiří Kocman
Jiří Kocman
Jiří Kocman
Jiří Weberschinke
Jiří Weberschinke
Jiří Weberschinke


Miroslav Hruška
Miroslav Hruška
Miroslav Hruška
Zdeněk Viktora
Zdeněk Viktora
Zdeněk Viktora
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