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(2020)

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8/10
Very Impressive Debut
hillww28 July 2021
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.
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8/10
A small but gripping film
j-m-d-b14 September 2021
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".
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10/10
A Brilliant Yet Sad Film
jsmallshaw29 December 2022
An amazing, yet very sad film, following a young Polish girl as she travels to Ireland to retrieve the body of her estranged father who was killed in an industrial accident. It is a gripping movie with first class acting, in particular Zofia Stafiej in her first major role. The film also highlights the depressing and challenging life workers from the eastern countries within the EC face working in the more developed nations. The acting is brilliant as is the direction and cinematography. Highly recommended if you enjoy serious films with a strong message. We rated it five stars, available with English subtitles on Prime at no charge.
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9/10
Superb, moving from simplicity
lelesanti20 September 2021
Great movie and wonderful story about migration, parent - child relation, love, growing up and lots more.
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