King of Šumava2022

Director
Damian Vondrašek, David Ondriček

Actors

Oskar Hes (Josef Hasil)
Gabriela Heclova (Marie Vavrova)
Kristyna Podzimkova (Vlasta)
Jan Nedbal (Bohumil Hasil)
Jan Jankovsky (Podzimek)
Denis Šafarik (Mličnak)

He has survived a German labour camp. Now all he wants is fun, adventure and freedom.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Czechoslovakia in the spring of 1948, the story follows the gripping journey of Josef Hasil, a 24‑year‑old cook in the National Security Corps in Zvonkova. Having lived through the war in a German labour camp and fought alongside partisans, Hasil has no interest in politics. What he longs for now is a taste of life – fun, adventure and liberty.
​But as the Iron Curtain descends, rapidly closing borders and the looming fear of a Third World War push him into the perilous world of smuggling. Hasil’s unparalleled knowledge of the Šumava mountains allows him to navigate the treacherous route from East to West, making him an invaluable ally to those desperate for freedom.
​King of Šumava is an enthralling adaptation of David Jan Žak’s acclaimed novel The Return of the Šumava King. Meticulously recreating this tense period, the series draws on Hasil’s own memories, eyewitness testimonies and archival documents to bring to the screen a remarkable true story of resilience and courage.
“A successful achievement in the field of mainstream television entertainment. Alongside its atmosphere and deftly written script, the greatest strength of ‘King of Šumava’ is its skillfully composed cast.” – Borovan.cz
“King of Šumava thrillingly, meticulously and wittily straightens out the history of the Third resistance movement.” – Reflex.cz
“The new adaptation of the story of the legendary Czech smuggler is a gripping cowboy‑style thriller.” – SeznamSpravy.cz