Totally Talking (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Totally Talking is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomáš Pavlíček, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Our hero is 25-year-old Štěpán – a nice enough guy but a bit of a waster who doesn’t have a clue what to do with himself. At the call centre where he works, he is jolted out of his lethargy when he takes a call from the mysterious and seemingly level-headed Marie. This playful flick revolves around young protagonists full of insecurities who are struggling to break out of the crushing stereotypical mould. And although Štěpán might not know exactly which path to take in life, the mere decision to put one foot in front of the other indicates a certain degree of progress. In its chosen stylisation the film opts for bizarre condensation and, in places, ventures into absurd poetics; even so, it reveals great understanding for its characters’ faltering moves.

Who’s in it. Totally Talking stars Vít Rohr as Štěpán Procházka, Aneta Krejčíková, Jenovéfa Boková and Marie Doležalová, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Totally Talking has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Totally Talking page.

If you liked it. Fans of Totally Talking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.