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In 1943, the remote Polish town of Małe Zalesie lives under the shadow of occupation. German officials, opportunistic locals, and fearful villagers cling to a fragile balance of silence and stolen life. The arrival of Martin Wolff, a German official sent to investigate the disappearance of a Polish lawyer, shatters this uneasy peace. Rumors of hidden documents and a buried treasure stir old rivalries. As secrets surface, identities unravel, and loyalties shift, the town becomes a stage for betrayal and survival. But Wolff himself hides a truth more dangerous than any gold.

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Robert Daniels Screen International 1 day ago
The cold, bleak Nazi-era genre picture Wild, Wild East captivates when it plays cat and mouse, inspiring Wolff to fight for survival against his many wealth-seeking adversaries, but falters when the travesties to which it alludes become literal. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 2 days ago
There’s still a decent amount to like here formally ... but it’s still disheartening to watch the film channel itself into more traditional plotting and even visuals. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! 3 days ago
6/10
The mystery behind Wolff and his pursuit for gold in a time of scarcity pays off by the film's conclusion, but the journey along the way is thin at times Go to Full Review Warren Cantrell The Playlist 4 days ago
An Old West-style chamber-piece mystery thriller set in the shadow of a 20th-century genocide, it has plenty of atmosphere to dig into, but not much story—and even less to care about. Go to Full Review Christopher Cross Asynchronous Media 5 days ago
3/5
Holoubek’s film hides secret intentions, and its genre inclinations clash violently with the stark contrast of its setting Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? 5 days ago
8/10
So, sit back and enjoy the pulpy theatrics as clandestine snooping makes way for a pretty substantial body count. Don’t get too caught up in the entertainment to forget the backdrop, though. This is still a Holocaust film despite its genre underpinnings. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Jan Holoubek

Director

Itay Tiran

Actor

Robert Więckiewicz

Actor

Joanna Kulig

Actor

Jan Bülow

Actor

Oleksandr Yatsentyuk

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1943, the remote Polish town of Małe Zalesie lives under the shadow of occupation. German officials, opportunistic locals, and fearful villagers cling to a fragile balance of silence and stolen life. The arrival of Martin Wolff, a German official sent to investigate the disappearance of a Polish lawyer, shatters this uneasy peace. Rumors of hidden documents and a buried treasure stir old rivalries. As secrets surface, identities unravel, and loyalties shift, the town becomes a stage for betrayal and survival. But Wolff himself hides a truth more dangerous than any gold.
Director
Jan Holoubek
Producer
Bogna Szewczyk, Klaudia Śmieja, Jan Holoubek, Ewa Puszczyńska
Screenwriter
Aleksandra Takuska
Production Co
Madants, Extreme Emotions, Holograph
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 45m
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