We Are Basically Normal
5.4
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.
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Cast
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Petr Kostka
Karel Novák
Known for
Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea
Jorga Kotrbová
Eva Nováková
Also in
Princess Goldilocks
Suffering
Jiří Just
Also in
Křížová vazba
Otakar Fuka
Also in
Deváté jméno
Eva Charvátová
Magdalena Reifová
Mirka Nováková
Also in
The Secret of the Wicker Basket
Where Stars Fall
Oldřich Mach
Also in
Shadows of a Hot Summer
Magdalena Bičíková
Jarka Nováková
Also in
Červánková královna
Friday Is No Holiday
Zdeněk Dítě
Růžička
Known for
The Girl on the Broomstick
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
Zita Kabátová
Kunešová
Also in
The Station Master
Muži nestárnou
Slávka Budínová
Preichingerová
Known for
Kolya
Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea
Josef Vinklář
masseur Zdenek Beznoska
Otakar Fuka Director · Jiří Just Screenplay Petr Hapka Composer
United States release June 19, 1981 · Produced in XC · Original title V podstatě jsme normální
Production
Filmové studio Barrandov
Production
XC
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Languages
Original title
V podstatě jsme normální
Original language
Czech
Spoken on screen
Czech
Release dates
Czechia · January 1, 1981
United States · June 19, 1981
XC · March 12, 1982
Theatrical
Argentina
April 5, 2005
Brazil
June 10, 2005
Canada
April 6, 2005
Croatia
October 14, 2005
Egypt
September 28, 2021
Japan
June 5, 2000
Spain
October 5, 2005 · Sitges Film Festival
Türkiye
May 5, 1982
United Kingdom
June 6, 1984
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