Set in Poland in the early ‘80s, this is a beautiful film about love, rebellion and coming of age. Janek, 18, is the lead singer in a punk band and Basia is the girl he falls for. But when her socialist father is arrested by the police, she wants nothing more to do with Janek, whose father is part of the oppressive regime that imprisoned him. Struggling with his own growing rebellious spirit and the duties of being a son, Janek makes a decision with huge implications for the people he loves. But his father sees a spark in Janek that also lies deep within himself…
- Running Time:
- 95 mins
- Subtitles:
- Yes
- Year:
- 2009
- Showing:
- This is a past event.
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