Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1985, Cuckoo in a Dark Forest is a drama and war film directed by Antonín Moskalyk, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
Who’s in it. Cuckoo in a Dark Forest stars Miroslava Součková as Emilka Fejfarová, Oleg Tabakov as Otto Kukuck, Alicja Jachiewicz as Frída Kukuck and Rafał Wieczyński as Staszek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Cuckoo in a Dark Forest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cuckoo in a Dark Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cuckoo in a Dark Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest worth watching?
- Cuckoo in a Dark Forest holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
- Cuckoo in a Dark Forest stars Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz, Rafał Wieczyński and Jolanta Grusznic.
- When was Cuckoo in a Dark Forest released?
- Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.