It's an eye opener for those of us who know little about what was happening behind the Iron Curtain, particularly in communist Poland circa 1985-1987. It's against the background of the operation targeting queer people (as in LGBTQ+) that the story of Robert Mrozowska is told. He is fighting an entrenched system that clearly doesn't look kindly to lone rangers or no-nonsense detectives. His grim determination is admirable, and actor Tomasz Zistek effortlessly breathes life into it. As he finds out more about the murders, he also finds more about himself. But is going down this path worth it?
Tomasz and Hubert Milkowski deliver great, subtle performances as Robert and Arek, respectively.
The script is taut and gripping, and you are immersed in the twists of the story. Director Piotr Domalewski succeeds in creating a story that is haunting; the viewer can't shake off the sense of realism that imbues this film.
Tomasz and Hubert Milkowski deliver great, subtle performances as Robert and Arek, respectively.
The script is taut and gripping, and you are immersed in the twists of the story. Director Piotr Domalewski succeeds in creating a story that is haunting; the viewer can't shake off the sense of realism that imbues this film.