The Abstainer

A quiet, sobering character study that sits with a young man's regret in a sterile rehab, rewarding patience with slow emotional honesty.

Directed by

David Vigner

Starring

Josef Trojan, Šimon Fridrich, Jessica Bechyňová

Overview

Adam had his life ahead of him; all that was left was to finish his exams and apply to university. To fight off boredom and to feel relaxed and funny, he turned to alcohol. Then came the trouble. Now at a rehabilitation centre for alcoholics, he initially defies the strict regime here. His views of the treatment and himself change only thanks to an empathetic therapist. The inhospitable environment becomes a place of self-reflection on an event that irreversibly changed Adam's life.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, coming-of-age, guilt, redemption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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