Zhenia, a Russian-speaking immigrant from the Ukraine enters the lives of the rich residents of a bland, walled off community as a masseur. Despite their wealth, the residents all share a deep sadness. The mysterious newcomer’s hands heal, his eyes seem to penetrate their souls. To them, his Russian accent sounds like a song from the Communist past, a memory of their seemingly safer childhood. Zhenia is able to change their lives.
“A magical film. A tour-de-force…of brilliant cinematography.” — Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
“Malgorzata Szumowska hits a career high in this alluring, atmospheric tale.” — Guy Lodge, Variety
directed by
Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert
Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert
written by
Michal Englert, Malgorzata Szumowska
Michal Englert, Malgorzata Szumowska
with
Alec Utgoff, Maja Ostaszewska, Agata Kulesza
Alec Utgoff, Maja Ostaszewska, Agata Kulesza
country
Poland, Germany, Netherlands
Poland, Germany, Netherlands