
Apró mesék (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: Hungary
Alternative Title: Lügengeschichten, Drobné Bájky, Tall Tales
Director: Attila Szász
Writer: Norbert Köbli
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Story
In post-WWII Hungary in 1945, chaos and insecurity prevail. A con man, attempting to exploit the confused times, is forced to flee Budapest and seeks shelter in the woods with a mysterious woman and her young son. Still grappling with his own demons, he soon becomes entangled in a passionate affair with the woman whose husband is expected home from the front.
Summary
Directed by Attila Szász, 'Apró mesék' (2019) is a drama-thriller set against the backdrop of post-World War II Hungary. The film explores themes of deception and redemption as its protagonist, a con man, navigates the tumultuous aftermath of war while becoming entwined in a complex love triangle.