The Birch Wood

13
1h 39m
1970
6.6 /10 (18)

Overview

A man suffering from tuberculosis returns from abroad to stay at his brother's farm, hoping to make amends, while also beginning a love affair with a farm girl.

Country : Poland
Genre : Drama
Languages : Polski
Released Date: 1970-11-10

Top Billed Cast

Daniel Olbrychski

Bolesław

Olgierd Łukaszewicz

Stanisław

Emilia Krakowska

Malina

Danuta Wodyńska

Katarzyna

Elżbieta Żołek

Ola

Marek Perepeczko

MIchał

Mieczysław Stoor

Piano Owner's Brother

Alina Szpak

Piano Owner

Jan Domański

Janek

Andrzej Kotkowski

Man with the Piano Owner's Brother

Jerzy Obłamski

Jew

Jerzy Próchnicki

Jew

Irena Skwierczyńska

Malina's Mother

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