My Twentieth Century (1990) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1990 · 104 min · Hungarian

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Directed by

Ildikó Enyedi

Starring

Oleg Yankovskiy, Dorota Segda, Andrej Schwartz, Endre Koronczi, Gabor Mate, Gyula Kéry

As the 20th century begins, identical twins Lili and Dóra find themselves on the Hungarian border, traveling aboard the celebrated Orient Express. They are joined by the mysterious Mr. Z., who is captivated by both sisters. Set against the backdrop of the technological advancements of the Edison era, their journey becomes a moving exploration of finding happiness and demonstrating strength amidst upheaval and uncertainty.