The well-known and respected actor Adam has a sudden and widespread stroke. He loses his health and the tool necessary for the performance of his profession - speech. Despite the hopeless diagnosis, Agnieszka, Adam's wife, fights with stubbornness and determination for his recovery and his return to the stage.
Acting
Globisz's wordless performance—every twitch speaks volumes.
Direction
Więcek lingers in silences most films fear.
Director
Artur Więcek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Krysztof Globisz actually suffered a stroke in 2014; this role mirrors his own rehabilitation.
The film's quiet defiance of inspirational disability tropes places it closer to 'Amour' than 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.'
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