The Peasants
Love comes and goes but land stays.
2023 · 1h 55m · R Animation, Drama, History
Overview
Peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry the much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and disdain with the villagers and she must fight to preserve her independence.
Director and cast
- Kamila Urzędowska as Jagna Paczesiówna
- Robert Gulaczyk as Antek Boryna
- Mirosław Baka as Maciej Boryna
- Sonia Mietielica as Hanka Borynowa
- Ewa Kasprzyk as Marcjanna 'Dominikowa' Pacześ
- Cezary Łukaszewicz as Blacksmith Michał
- Małgorzata Kożuchowska as Organist's Wife
- Sonia Bohosiewicz as Mayor's Wife
- Dorota Stalińska as Jagustynka
- Andrzej Konopka as Mayor Piotr
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