That's Life
Takie życie, Poland, 2010, 27 min, Digi Beta, Portrait, Social Issues
The film shows a beautiful and strong bond between an ailing older woman and her son who sacrificed his family life and professional career so far to take care of his mother. It depicts their everyday existence, pervaded by sensitivity and extreme care, when simple activities such as washing or dressing up require a lot of time and effort on the part of the sick woman and her son, too. Filled with immense love for his mother, at the same time the man begins to feel resentment towards the people around him. In his conversation with one of his sons the father reveals that he misses support from close family members. Will a family meeting become an opportunity to mend such fragile relations?
Director of photography:
Aleksandar Pavlovic
Screenplay:
Daniel Zieliński
Editor:
Radosław Skarżyński
Producer:
Daniel Zieliński
Director:
Daniel Zieliński
World Sales:
Katarzyna Wilk
Languages:
Polish
Subtitles:
English
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