2024, Hungary, 96 minutes, Drama
Director: Attila Till
Writer: Máté Kapitány-Fövény, Attila Till
Cinematographer: Márk Györi
Producers: Judit Stalter, Attila Till
Cast: Szabolcs Thuróczy, Tamás Polgár, Eliza Sodró, Márton Patkós, Juli Básti
Junior Sándor “Sanyi” Szálka, a struggling puppeteer, has always lived in the shadow of his legendary father, a beloved icon of Hungarian theater and film. Haunted by failure and weighed down by alcohol addiction, Sanyi’s life spirals out of control until a violent confrontation with his family leaves him abandoned by his wife and daughter. At rock bottom, he chooses to fight back—quitting alcohol, joining a support group, and finding new love. But sobriety comes with its own battles. As anxiety grips him, a chance encounter with his estranged daughter, the sudden disappearance of a dear friend in recovery, Tomi, threaten his fragile recovery. Together with Pali, a fellow AA member, Sanyi sets out to find Tomi, confronting the harsh truths of addiction along the way. Is happiness possible without alcohol? Can a wounded soul heal? And most importantly, can a father, once feared, ever be forgiven?
Attila Till
Attila Till is a Hungarian TV presenter and film director, known for his energetic style and socially conscious storytelling. He gained fame hosting popular shows like “Megasztár” and later directed acclaimed films such as “Beast” and “Kills on Wheels”. His work has been recognized internationally, including at the Cannes Film Festival. Till is also a recipient of Hungary’s Golden Cross of Merit.
Filmography:
- „And what about Tomi?” (2024)
- „Kills on wheels” (2016)
- „Beast” (2011)