A Serbian Film

Former adult film star Miloš lives a quiet, worn down life with his wife and son, trying to make ends meet. A once unlikely chance to set his family up for life lands in his lap, and he agrees to do one last project. What seems like a straightforward opportunity soon pulls him into a hidden world of ritualized cruelty that he never anticipated. As the layers peel back, Miloš realizes the job is less about art and more about survival, power, and control. The choices he makes ripple through his home and neighborhood, forcing him to confront the limits of loyalty and the price of providing for those he loves. The path he takes changes everything. Everything changes forever.

Directed by Srđan Spasojević and released in 2010, the film draws on an original screenplay credited to Aleksandar Radivojević. It is known for its stark, unflinching approach to its provocative subject matter and its place in Serbian cinema and internationally.

The film sparked intense debate and censorship in several markets due to its graphic portrayal of violence and its stark moral questions. It became a focal point in discussions about screen violence, exploitation, and artistic boundaries, helping put Serbian cinema on the global horror map and fueling ongoing controversy worldwide.

Critics were divided yet acknowledged the film as a starkly challenging examination of sacrifice, coercion, and the facade of normalcy. Viewers confront a protagonist pushed to moral extremes, prompting discussions about consent, power, and the price of protection for a vulnerable family. Its bold choices remain a touchstone for debates.

Box office figures are not provided here. The film circulated mainly at festivals and in selective markets, earning modest sums compared with mainstream thrillers and facing varying censorship. Its limited box office reflects its cult status rather than mass appeal.