Chica Checa

Widowed village postwoman Zdena leads a lonely existence, caring for her dying mother while longing for a life beyond the expectations of her small Czech village. When her son Lukáš returns home from France to fulfill his grandmother's final wish, long-buried truths begin to surface—including his secret life as the glamorous drag performer Chica Checa. As mother and son navigate grief, acceptance, and the fear of being truly seen, their reunion becomes a touching journey toward understanding. Blending gentle humor with heartfelt emotion, Šimon Holý crafts a warm, life-affirming portrait of family, identity, and the freedom to live authentically.