The Sunken Cemetery (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film

Released in 2002, The Sunken Cemetery is a thriller and horror film directed by Mladen Juran, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan, in his early forties, returns, after many years of absence to his native town - a typical Middle - European small town in Northern of Croatia. His roaming through Europe left him in a rather distraught state and he is now in search for his identity and peace of mind. As a child of five, he was, literary taken from his birth-place and now - bereft of his parents and family, he will try to solve the puzzling event of his childhood. Thus, in this place where so many unusual things have happened which may have had an influence on the dramatic destiny his family has suffered, he turns attention to himself by to his personal investigation. The town is, however, threatened by the river which already has sunk a good part of the cemetery. Along this threat an unexpected plot, in the genre of a film noir, thriller and horror - a certain «fantasy of soul», develops.
Who’s in it. The Sunken Cemetery stars Sven Medvešek as Ivan Hum, Barbara Nola as Marilyn, Jiří Menzel as Doktor Javorski and Božidar Smiljanić as Svećenik, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sunken Cemetery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunken Cemetery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunken Cemetery (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sunken Cemetery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sunken Cemetery?
- The Sunken Cemetery stars Sven Medvešek, Barbara Nola, Jiří Menzel, Božidar Smiljanić and Ksenija Pajić.
- When was The Sunken Cemetery released?
- The Sunken Cemetery was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.