

Švand, a room painter from Strakonice, begins a dizzying career as a pop music star, but he soon discovers that fame is not the most important thing in life or what he is looking for and what he longs for in life.

Karel Gott
Švanda
Lead
Jitka Molavcová
Dorotka

Josef Somr
Vocílka

Jiří Sovák
Kalenda

Vladimír Ráž
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Zuzana Kocúriková
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Hana Lelitová
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Libuše Švormová
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ladislav Rychman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. A Star Is Falling Upwards is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”