Child's Scenes of Provincial Life

A quiet, observant character study that unfolds slowly, mixing youthful idealism with the muted tensions of provincial adult life.

Directed by

Tomasz Zygadło

Genres

Drama

Starring

Dariusz Siatkowski, Ewa Wiśniewska, Beata Paluch

Overview

Based on a short story by Andrzej Mencwel. Somewhere in Poland, spring 1980. Julian S. is an intelligent young man with a lot of interests. After another argument with his father, he leaves the house. Comrade R., the mayor of the city, engages Julian as his son's tutor. Krzysztof R. doesn't want to study, to annoy his parents, but Julian wins his friendship and encourages independent thinking. Meanwhile, the Mayor is so preoccupied with his career that he doesn't notice the growing intimacy between his wife and Julian.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and satirical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, family, identity, class

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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