No big story here, just life-like drama. Good direction and some superb acting. Doesn't have or need a lot of overt art direction, the matter-of-fact visuals perfectly fit the mood. Not particularly pleasant in its social commentary, but as said in the film, "it is what it is".
100% - Critics
7.1Plot summary
Olka must travel to Ireland to bring her father's body back to Poland after he died working at a construction site. But never mind her dad, Olka wants to know if he saved money for the car he had promised. Dealing with foreign bureaucracy in her own street-smart way, Olka learns that her biggest dream wasn't a car, but getting to know her dad.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
Director
Top cast
David Pearse as Robert
Tech specs
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 893.67 MB
1280*534
Polish 2.0
NR
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A small but gripping film
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Superb, moving from simplicity
Great movie and wonderful story about migration, parent - child relation, love, growing up and lots more.
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Very Impressive Debut
A stunning performance by newcomer Zofia Stafiej grips you tight and never lets go.
What seems a simple story has great depths, showing the grimness of parts of Poland (even in 2020) that forces people to leave to find work in the richer parts of the EU, the effect on the families they leave behind and the grim exploitation people may suffer in their new lands.
Surprisingly supported by Film Ireland, this gave a pretty dark picture of how workers are abused in their new lands and while some Tourist Dublin was on display, there was a lot you'd want to avoid.
Ola sees is all learning all about her father's hidden live and the life of Polish Expats in Dublin.
It reminded ma a lot of 'The Last Resort' which is a true compliment. I'm sure it will stick with me for quite a while.