Mayflies (2026)
Based on true events, Mayflies is the story of a famous Hungarian assassin from the 1930s – Pipás Pista. It starts with his arrest, and it is revealed that he was born as a woman but lived with a male identity. In prison, while waiting for execution, he forms a relationship with Irma, a pastor’s daughter, who teaches him to read and write. Their relationship develops into a strong bond that results in clemency being granted for Pista. However, Irma must pay the price for it. Their ambiguous love story is still relevant 100 years later, when manipulation and corruption still affect our choices.
Director: Emília Goldberg
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 5, 2026
Cast
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mayflies about?
- Based on true events, Mayflies is the story of a famous Hungarian assassin from the 1930s – Pipás Pista. It starts with his arrest, and it is revealed that he was born as a woman but lived with a male identity. In prison, while waiting for execution, he forms a relationship with Irma, a pastor’s daughter, who teaches him to read and write. Their relationship develops into a strong bond that results in clemency being granted for Pista. However, Irma must pay the price for it. Their ambiguous love story is still relevant 100 years later, when manipulation and corruption still affect our choices.
- Who directed Mayflies?
- Mayflies was directed by Emília Goldberg.
- Who stars in Mayflies?
- Mayflies stars Török-Illyés Orsolya, Natasa Stork, Sándor Terhes, Fehér Balázs Benő, Sándor Zsótér, Ferenc Pusztai.
- How long is Mayflies?
- Mayflies has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Mayflies?
- Mayflies is a Thriller film.
- Where was Mayflies produced?
- Mayflies was produced in Hungary.