
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Petr Hapka
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jiří Tarantík
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Jiří JustStory, Screenplay
- Otakar FukaScreenplay
- Original title
- V podstatě jsme normální
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 12, 1982
- Original language
- Czech
- Countries
- Czechoslovakia





































