In the Shadow
2012 · 106 min · Director: David Ondříček
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In the former Czechoslovakia, 1950s, police captain Hakl investigates a jewelry robbery. An opened safe deposit leads to a known burglar. What seems an easy case soon starts to tangle. When he is called off the case, he continues on his own. The investigation leads him onto thin ice. Can he beat a stronger enemy and save his family and his own life?
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In the Shadow (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 35%, Anxiety 25%, Fear 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension35%
- Anxiety25%
- Fear20%
- Inspiration10%
- Satisfaction10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Fear. Genres: Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Fear. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Empathy
- Anger
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Anger
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Empathy | Anger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 25 % | 10 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 25 % | 19 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 35 % | 24 % | 13 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 46 % | 24 % | 25 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 59 % | 54 % | 25 % | 31 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Tension | 60 % | 58 % | 22 % | 25 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Tension | 55 % | 52 % | 28 % | 33 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 58 % | 56 % | 35 % | 31 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 59 % | 58 % | 36 % | 33 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 61 % | 57 % | 40 % | 38 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 73 % | 68 % | 52 % | 53 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Tension | 76 % | 71 % | 64 % | 55 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Empathy | 73 % | 69 % | 68 % | 44 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 78 % | 71 % | 71 % | 44 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Empathy | 83 % | 71 % | 73 % | 55 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Anger | 81 % | 74 % | 61 % | 65 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Tension | 78 % | 68 % | 53 % | 65 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Anger | 73 % | 50 % | 55 % | 63 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Tom Hakl
tlumočnice
žena ve výzkumáku
balistik Víťa
velitel StB
Karlos
Kung
Foll
Bárová
květinářka
Details
- Directed by
- David Ondříček
- Written by
- Marek Epstein, David Ondříček, Misha Votruba
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2012
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Country
- Czech Republic, Israel, Poland, Slovakia, United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
Data: JustWatch
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