Basically Normal (1982)

  • NR
  • 03/12/1982 (XC)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 28m

Overview

The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.

Otakar Fuka

Director, Screenplay

Jiří Just

Story, Screenplay

Cast

Petr Kostka's headshot

Petr Kostka

Karel Novák
Jorga Kotrbová's headshot

Jorga Kotrbová

Eva Nováková
Magdalena Reifová's headshot

Magdalena Reifová

Mirka Nováková
Magdalena Bičíková's headshot

Magdalena Bičíková

Jarka Nováková
Zdeněk Dítě's headshot

Zdeněk Dítě

Růžička
Zita Kabátová's headshot

Zita Kabátová

Kunešová
Slávka Budínová's headshot

Slávka Budínová

Preichingerová
Petr Nárožný's headshot

Petr Nárožný

Ing. Erich Mazáč

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