DRAMA . 1985 . 1h 34m . 4.1/10

Cuckoo in a Dark Forest_

Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.

Starring Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz
4.1/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.

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Cast
Miroslava Součková stars as Emilka Fejfarová in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest.
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Year context
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtu...
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
XC, Poland
Rating
4.1/10 (4 votes)

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What is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest about?
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
How long is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
The cast of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest includes Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz, Míla Myslíková, Vilém Besser.
What is the rating of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest has a rating of 4.1 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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