Flower Buds (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Flower Buds is a drama film directed by Zdeněk Jiráský, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Flower Buds tells the story of the gradual breakdown of a family living in a small town. Each character lives according to his or her own ideals. Agata wants a happy life far from home, fully aware that her only hope is to escape and therefore betray those close to her. Honza believes in the purity and power of love, regardless of the circumstances under which it is born. Kamila looks confidently to the future and does not intend to accept the misery of the present. The only Jarda knows that he will not change the world or himself. Aware of his weakness, he does not even try. In his mind, of course, his addiction to slot machines, which has led to a nearly impossible situation, is as certain as most gamblers' belief of an imminent win. The real and convincing attempt to rescue his family comes when it is too late. It is just a futile gesture, a desperate last ditch effort.

Who’s in it. Flower Buds stars Vladimír Javorský as Jarda, Malgorzata Pikus as Kamila, Marika Šoposká as Agáta and Josef Láska as Honza, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Flower Buds has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Flower Buds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.