Cruel Estate

A slow, uneasy domestic standoff that turns ordinary housing arrangements into quiet, mounting dread.

Directed by

János Xantus

Genres

Drama

Starring

Andrzej Ferenc, Anikó Für, Zofia Rysiówna

Overview

Helén and Jenö are waiting for a child and are desperately searching for an accomodation. They eventually sign a contract with an old lady, Szeréna, who lives in a two-family house. According to the contract, they are to pay a moderate rent and they have to take care of her until her death. After the first weeks, Szeréna accuses the couple of trying to poison her and builds a chicken coop on the balcony with the aim of living off the eggs she herself gathers.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, family, betrayal, aging

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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