Originally staged at in Prague, it has since become a staple of the Žižkovské divadlo Járy Cimrmana .
The play's title refers to a nude portrait of Žílová that Žíla was never able to finish, which serves as a central plot point regarding their past. Production History:
An English version titled is frequently performed by the Cimrman English Theatre for international audiences.
A darkly comedic take on parental neglect and the awkwardness of reconnecting with adult children who are complete strangers.
The story centers on a painter named Žíla and his wife, Žílová , who are nervously awaiting three mysterious guests: a teacher ( Láďa ), a former convict ( Bedřich ), and a sexologist ( Dr. Turnovský , also known as Pepa). As the evening progresses over drinks and dinner, it is revealed that these three men are actually the long-lost children of the Žíla couple, whom the parents had "scattered" throughout the world in their youth.