JANKO
LOGLINE
A grown man trapped in a relationship with his mother is about to explode.
SYNOPSIS
Janko, a grown man, is trapped in a relationship with his mother. Their days revolve around pickling fruits and vegetables, which compensates for the emptiness in their lives. When Janko's younger sister returns home, he unexpectedly feels an erotic attraction to her, which in a bizarre turn of events results in Janko's bittersweet liberation.
TEAM
Marko Kumer Murč - Director
Marko Kumer Murč and Peter Cerovšek - Scriptwriters
Boj Nuvak - DOP
Maja Šavc - Set Design
Valentina Agostini Pregelj and Patrik Krajnc - Editing
Rosana Knavs - Costume Design
Tanita Seifert - Makeup
COPRODUCERS
Rusaalka, Slovenia Marko Kumer Murč
Janko considers the relationship between adult sons and mothers, which is famous in Central European folklore and leads to sons never growing up. The film is partially inspired by the team’s personal experiences and aims to create open dialogue around the taboo topics of boundaries and intimacy.
