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Plot
In the heart of the medieval era, we meet Ondrej, a youth with a peculiar affection for bees and bats. His life takes an unexpected turn when a woman, significantly younger than his father, steps into the role of his mother. A seemingly innocent gift of a basketful of flowers swiftly unravels into chaos as the woman uncovers bats secreted at the basket's base. Her shriek of surprise triggers a furious wrath in Ondrej's father, leading him to hurl his son against the wall in a fit of anger.
As Ondrej lays paralyzed on the cold stone floor, a desperate promise is made by his father: to dedicate Ondrej's life to the Holy Virgin if she spares him. Miraculously, the boy survives, his life's path now set towards the austere discipline of a Knightly Order. Under the watchful tutelage of the pious monk, Armin, Ondrej grows within the confines of faith and duty.
However, a day of extraordinary revelation causes Ondrej to question the Order's sanctity and rekindle memories of his past. As he teeters on the brink of doubt and remembrance, Ondrej's journey becomes a captivating exploration of faith, destiny, and the search for one's roots in the midst of life's tumultuous turns.
Where to watch The Valley of the Bees?
The Valley of the Bees is a drama movie featuring Petr Čepek and directed by František Vláčil.
The Valley of the Bees is currently streaming on DocAlliance Films.