This dark, gritty urban drama with elements of suspense thrusts us into the world of Tomáš, whose lonely life consists of a strict routine. Working for a funeral parlour, he makes his living by cleaning up places where people or pets have died. His day-to-day tedium is disrupted by a new hobby, which he discovers when circumstances compel him to remain hidden in a client’s home after his work is done. Tomáš begins to secretly observe the lives of the bereaved right in their homes, a bizarre pastime that grows into an obsession. The situation gets out of control when he falls in love and decides to reveal the secret kept by Kristína, the object of his affections, and her suspicious older brother. The Cleaner is a film about interpersonal communication difficulties. About how deeply events from our childhood can influence us, and how hard it is to come to terms with them. The film earned Marek Kráľovský a Slovak national Sun in a Net Award for Best Editing and Martin Žiaran the Best Cinematography prize at Film Fest in Lecce, Italy.