What About Petey?

Documentary film about autism and family

Režie, scénář Martin Trabalík

Kamera Martin Trabalík

Hudba Petr Mazoch

Producent Jan Bodnár

Střih Matěj Beran

Zvuk Petr Kačírek, Šimon Hermann

About film

After the sudden death of his wife, the main protagonist of the film, Mr. Jochec, must take on the care of his two adolescent children: his daughter Vanesa and his son Petr, who suffers from a severe autism spectrum disorder. Previously, Mr. Jochec often worked away from home, but now he has to single-handedly care for his family and keep it together.
While many fathers might leave their families in such a situation, Mr. Jochec decides to face the challenge head-on, enduring a daily struggle—from selflessly caring for both children and ensuring the family’s financial stability to managing everyday household tasks.

The film captures the Jochec family’s efforts to lead a normal life, exploring questions about the limits of love and parenthood, and showing how each family member copes with their new and difficult circumstances. It also touches on neglected topics such as the social support system and the lives of caregivers, while ultimately emphasizing the power of human connections during life’s most challenging moments.
What About Petey? is a realistic exploration of life at the edge of societal, physical, and emotional boundaries.