The Legions (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 140 mins · Polish

Echo score 65

Directed by

Dariusz Gajewski

Starring

Borys Szyc, Piotr Cyrwus, Antoni Pawlicki, Jan Frycz, Mirosław Baka, Jakub Kamieński

This is a universal story about growing up in challenging times and finding strength within a community. Set against a backdrop of great historical events, it follows Józek, a deserter who joins the Legions, and Ola, an intelligence agent and member of the Women’s League. Their love story unfolds amidst the conflict, complicated by Tadek, Ola's fiancé and a member of the Shooting Team. The film explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice as these characters navigate a period of significant upheaval.