Czechoslovakia, 1952. For some, life under the post-war Stalinist regime is hardly worth living and although the escape route to the West is almost suicide, the rewards - prosperity, political freedom, even luxury - make it a risk worth taking.
Melena Lotskova
Mrs Fialova
Adina Fialova
Jan
Guide
US Officer
Lodger
Lorry Driver
Border Guard
US Reporter
Jiri
Eva
GI
Hanna
Father
Dr Fialova
Companion in Cafe
Twin 2
The Slovak
Brigade Leader