
Czechoslovakia, 1952. For some, life under the post-war Stalinist regime is hardly worth living and although the escape route to the West is almost suicide, the rewards - prosperity, political freedom, even luxury - make it a risk worth taking.

as Jan

as Eva

as Jiri

as Hanna

as Hanna's Husband

as Grandmother

as Housewarden

as Man from Upper Flat

as Melena Lotskova

as Melena's Boyfriend

as Old Lady in Cafe

as Companion in Cafe

as Waiter

as Man in Cinema

as Secret Policeman

as Priest

as Lodger

as Nurse

as Twin 1

as Twin 2

as Eva's Admirer

as Party Representative

as Farmer

as Brigade Leader

as Lorry Driver

as Guide

as Dr Fialova

as Mrs Fialova

as Adina Fialova

as Father

as Mother

as Little Boy

as Baby

as The Slovak

as US Officer

as US Sergeant

as GI

as US Reporter

as Border Guard