Wasteland

(series)
Trailer
Drama / Mystery
Czech Republic, 2016, 7 h 32 min (Length: 52–60 min)

Screenplay:

Štěpán Hulík

Composer:

David Boulter

Cast:

Zuzana Stivínová, Jaroslav Dušek, Eliška Křenková, Leoš Noha, Jan Cina, Štěpán Benoni, Eva Holubová, Oskar Hes, Martin Sitta, Janek Gregor, Petra Špalková (more)
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Episodes(8)

Plots(1)

A crime that crucially affects all parties stands at the beginning of the HBO Europe drama series Pustina (Wasteland). When Hana Sikorova, mayor of a northern Bohemian village, stands up to a large coal mining concern that offers villagers large compensation in exchange for abandoning their houses built on land containing brown coal deposits, her fourteen year old daughter Misha disappears. The search for her daughter makes Hana suspicious of the whole community, after years of peaceful coexistence. Under the pressure of unfolding events, the community starts to fall apart and show its true face. Solving the mystery divides the story into several interweaving narratives that ultimately connect in unexpected ways. (HBO Europe)

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Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (1)

Wasteland (2016) 

English Finally, a quality Czech drama series. The filmmakers were clearly inspired by the Scandinavians. Luckily, they were only inspired and didn’t end up copying everything word for word like the Americans often do. The series reminded me of the first season of the original version of The Killing. The emphasis wasn't so much on police work, but more on relationships distorted by the omnipresent atmosphere of depression, despair, and fear. I especially enjoyed the performances of Zuzana Stivínová, Jaroslav Dušek, Leoš Noha and Jan Cina, who were absolutely convincing in their roles. I can't remember any other Czech series that drew me into the plot in such a way. What an atmosphere! ()