Bad Poems (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 97 mins · Hungarian

Starring

Szabolcs Hajdu, Niels Schneider, Zsolt Zayzon, Gábor Reisz, Zsolt Kovács, Lili Monori

Budget

$230M

After his girlfriend Anna leaves for Paris on a scholarship, 33-year-old Tamás Merthner struggles with heartbreak and self-pity. He reflects on their relationship and past experiences, attempting to understand if love only exists when it’s fading. During this introspective journey, Tamás examines the complexities of modern society and offers a personal view of Hungary’s current state, grappling with the connection between personal loss and broader cultural anxieties.