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Child's Scenes of Provincial Life

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.

Top Cast

  • Dariusz Siatkowski

    Dariusz Siatkowski

    Julian S.

  • Ewa Wiśniewska

    Ewa Wiśniewska

    Ms. R.

  • Beata Paluch

    Beata Paluch

    Matylda M.

  • Henryk Bista

    Henryk Bista

    Mr. M.

  • Eugenia Herman

    Eugenia Herman

    Mrs. M.

  • Bronisław Pawlik

    Bronisław Pawlik

    Mr. H.

  • Jerzy Trela

    Jerzy Trela

    Mayor R.

  • Jan Jankowski

    Jan Jankowski

    Krzysztof R.

  • Leon Niemczyk

    Leon Niemczyk

    Dr. W.

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.

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