The Peasants

2023 · 115 min · PL · R · 7.5 (174 votes)

Dir. Hugh Welchman, DK Welchman · Starring Kamila Urzędowska, Robert Gulaczyk, Mirosław Baka, Sonia Mietielica, Ewa Kasprzyk, Cezary Łukaszewicz · Music Łukasz L.U.C Rostkowski

“Love comes and goes but land stays.”

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Peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry the much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and disdain with the villagers and she must fight to preserve her independence.

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This film is a visually stunning, hand-painted journey into a world of rigid tradition and raw human emotion. It's a visceral, melancholic experience, depicting a defiant spirit battling against societal constraints. The slow-burn narrative immerses you in a rich, yet oppressive, historical tapestry.

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