The story of Alex, who, with the help of his charismatic grandfather, embarks on a journey in search of his real self.
Acting
Miki Manojlović's grandfather is pure chaotic magic
Writing
Backgammon as metaphysical healing device
Cinematography
Balkan landscapes that ache with memory
Director
Stephan Komandarev
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
Bai Dan
Carlo Ljubek
Alex 'Sashko' Georgiev
Hristo Mutafchiev
Vasil 'Vasko' Georgiev
Ana Papadopulu
Yana Georgieva
Lyudmila Cheshmedzhieva
Baba Sladka
Nikolai Urumov
State Security Agent
Vasil Vasilev-Zueka
Ivo Chikagoto
Dorka Gryllus
Maria
Heinz-Josef Braun
Dr. Schreiber
Erden Alkan
Turk
Pavel Popandov
Cafe owner
Georgi Kadurin
Sforza
Stefan Valdobrev
Stoyan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film became a surprise hit across former Eastern Bloc countries, resonating with post-communist displacement experiences. German-Bulgarian co-productions this personal remain rare.
The backgammon scenes were choreographed by actual Bulgarian champion players; Miki Manojlović trained for months and reportedly still plays compulsively.
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