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The Only Way Out 2021

★ 6.014 votes90 min📅 2021-05-01

Six years after her husband—a respected Belgrade lawyer—dies in a suspicious fire, Anja Kolar (Anđelka Prpić) stumbles upon evidence that forces her to re-examine the tragedy and the secrets lurking within her own family.

Director: Darko Nikolić

Cast

Anđelka Prpić
Anđelka Prpić
Ana Kolar
Ljubomir Bandović
Ljubomir Bandović
Janko Popović Volarić
Janko Popović Volarić
Arnaud Humbert
Arnaud Humbert
Francuz
Nikola Ristanovski
Nikola Ristanovski
Radoslav 'Rale' Milenković
Radoslav 'Rale' Milenković
Slobodan Beštić
Slobodan Beštić
Marko Janjić
Marko Janjić
Miloš Vlalukin
Miloš Vlalukin
Danica Maksimović
Danica Maksimović

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *The Only Way Out* (2021) about?

*The Only Way Out* follows Anja Kolar, whose husband's death in a fire six years prior is called into question when she uncovers new evidence. As she digs deeper, police inspector Dejan Strbac's investigation into a missing lawyer from the same time period reveals a sinister connection that threatens to upend both their lives.

Who directed *The Only Way Out*?

*The Only Way Out* was directed by Darko Nikolić, a filmmaker known for crafting tense, character-driven thrillers that explore moral dilemmas and hidden truths.

Who stars in *The Only Way Out*?

The film features a compelling cast led by Anđelka Prpić as Anja Kolar, Ljubomir Bandović as Inspector Dejan Strbac, and supporting roles from Janko Popović Volarić, Arnaud Humbert, and Nikola Ristanovski.

Is *The Only Way Out* (2021) worth watching?

With its tightly woven plot and atmospheric tension, *The Only Way Out* delivers a solid thriller experience, blending personal drama with procedural intrigue. Fans of slow-burn mysteries and morally complex narratives will find it engaging, though it leans more on suspense than action.

How long is *The Only Way Out*?

*The Only Way Out* has a runtime of 90 minutes.

About The Only Way Out (2021) — A Belgrade lawyer's death unravels a family's darkest secrets

Six years after her husband—a respected Belgrade lawyer—dies in a suspicious fire, Anja Kolar (Anđelka Prpić) stumbles upon evidence that forces her to re-examine the tragedy and the secrets lurking within her own family. As she grapples with unfolding revelations, police inspector Dejan Strbac (Ljubomir Bandović) is drawn into an unsettling investigation after the sudden death of his best friend's daughter. The case unravels a web of crimes tied to the unexplained disappearance of a young female lawyer from six years prior, pulling both protagonists into a shadowy underworld where nothing is as it seems.

Darko Nikolić's taut thriller, *The Only Way Out (2021)*, crafts a gripping atmosphere of paranoia and unresolved grief, blending personal trauma with systemic corruption. The film's relentless pacing and morally ambiguous characters create a suspenseful exploration of loss, justice, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets.