Currency and Peace

The story follows Martin, an innocent young man from Mlada Boleslav who arrives in Prague with hopes of exchanging his krona for deutschemarks. He quickly becomes entangled with a local hustler named Robert, who exploits Martin with a bad exchange rate. Instead of seeking revenge, Martin chooses to join Robert's gang, leading to a deeper involvement in the city's underbelly.

With its 90-minute runtime, Currency and Peace captures the gritty dynamics of crime and ambition within the urban landscape of late 1980s Czechoslovakia. The film features notable performances from Jan Potměšil, Veronika Jeníková, and others, adding depth to its portrayal of crime and moral dilemmas. This film may appeal to collectors interested in unique narratives from this period and genre.