Rooster’s Breakfast

The events unfold in contemporary times in a rural border region of Slovenia. The story centers on present-day concerns—unemployment, debts, and casual affairs—within a tight-knit local setting, where everyday life persists amid tension and danger.

The film is set in the rural Mura Valley around the town of Gornja Radgona. It uses the modest workshop and nearby nightlife as a backdrop for the characters' dealings and relationships. The landscape reflects a traditional, close-knit community where big city problems collide with small-town life.

💔 Affairs

A central affair drives the plot and destabilizes friendships and loyalties. The romance between Đuro and Bronja exposes vulnerability, betrayal, and the consequences of forbidden desire. Trust frays as concealment and secrecy threaten the community's balance. Infidelity catalyzes a chain of reactions that culminate in violence.

🔫 Violence

Violence erupts from accumulated tensions—unpaid debts, jealousy, and the threat of exposure. Gajaš's decision to shoot Lepec marks a turning point that reveals the brutal costs of pride and protection. The film frames violence as both a personal retaliation and a social consequence within a small town.

💰 Payoffs

Payments in small favors replace cash, showing a corrupt economy of reciprocity that sustains both crime and daily life. Lepec’s habit of dodging cash in favor of favors illustrates how power and debt shape relationships. The resolution ties material interests to the fate of the workshop and its inhabitants, highlighting the fragility of trust.