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.

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Border

February 7, 1988

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Cast (39)

Jan

Eva

Jiri

Hanna

Hanna's Husband

Grandmother

Housewarden

Man from Upper Flat

Melena Lotskova

Melena's Boyfriend

Old Lady in Cafe

Companion in Cafe

Waiter

Man in Cinema

Secret Policeman

Priest

Lodger

Nurse

Twin 1

Twin 2

Eva's Admirer

Party Representative

Farmer

Brigade Leader

Lorry Driver

Guide

Dr Fialova

Mrs Fialova

Adina Fialova

Father

Mother

Little Boy

Baby

The Slovak

US Officer

US Sergeant

US Reporter

Border Guard

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Producer

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