Release, runtime and language

2001 · 95 mins · Polish

Directed by

Wojciech Marczewski

Starring

Zbigniew Zamachowski, Krystyna Janda, Magdalena Cielecka, Marek Kondrat, Juliane Köhler, Piotr Fronczewski

The film adapts Paweł Huelle’s widely translated novel, preserving its nostalgic tone and mysterious atmosphere. A group of children become enthralled by the enigmatic David Weiser, whose presence sparks their curiosity and adventure, while the story explores memory, imagination, and the blurred line between reality and legend.