Útek do Budína

The film follows students Jana and Tomáš as they embark on an impulsive escape to Buda shortly after the establishment of the First Republic. This journey represents Jana's desire to break free from her monotonous life and her mentally unstable mother. As they settle in the Slovak foothills, their marriage begins with promise but soon faces challenges, including Tomáš's unexpected transformation and the decline of his family's estate.

As the story unfolds, the couple grapples with the pressures of their changing circumstances and the haunting memories of a once-glorious Vienna. With the help of Jana's resourceful brother-in-law, they seek to restore their fortunes, but their return to Prague reveals new complexities. This film's exploration of love and adversity within a historical context can appeal to collectors interested in European cinema and romantic narratives from the early 2000s.