The Slovak-Czech thriller MIKI offers a raw and uncompromising look at the rise of organized crime in the 1990s. The story follows a man returning from abroad to his rural hometown—only to find a country changing faster than anyone could have imagined. With new opportunities come new dangers, as crime, extortion, and violent power struggles take hold. 
Miki, a former bus driver, gradually discovers within himself the skills and ruthlessness needed to build one of the most powerful and feared mafia organizations in the country. This dark, gritty film is full of unexpected turns, showing how the line between business and crime was thinner than ever.
Director Jakub Kroner and screenwriter Miro Šifra have crafted a crime thriller that remains strictly faithful to real events, drawing from the testimonies of those involved and offering a chillingly accurate portrayal of the early days of organized crime. The script even includes direct quotes from real-life figures, such as Alojz Házy’s infamous words at the grave of the murdered Bojkun.
The film's intense atmosphere is further heightened by Dávid Kollár’s haunting score and Mário Ondriš’s precise cinematography, which makes the audience feel like they are right there in the middle of mafia negotiations and brutal executions. Milan Ondrík, Dušan Cinkota, Gregor Hološka, and other seasoned actors may be portraying characters who were much younger in real life, but their performances add emotional weight and authenticity to the story. 
MIKI is a film that grabs you from the first minute and never lets go. If you’re fascinated by true crime stories and the rise of the mafia, this is a must-watch. 🎥