Stepmother

A quiet, tender character study that asks you to sit with complicated feelings about love and belonging.

Directed by

Adam Porębowicz

Genres

Drama

Starring

Aleksandra Pisula, Maria Kania, Aleksander Buczak

Overview

Middle-aged Zuza starts a new relationship with Kuba. With him, his six-year-old son, Franek, enters her life. Whether she likes it or not, Zuza becomes the boy's foster mother. A unique bond develops, but trouble arises when her relationship with Kuba starts to fall apart. "Stepmother" is an intimate story about love that transcends traditional family roles, the right to one's emotions, and how the most unexpected choices prove to be the right ones.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, family, love, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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