The Dancing Hawk

The Dancing Hawk

1978 · 98 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

A peasant’s son rises through the ranks of post-war Polish society like none of his ancestors ever could. Moving to the city, he becomes part of a new socialist order. But in leaving his rural roots behind, does he also abandon his soul?

Directed by Grzegorz Królikiewicz · Written by Grzegorz Królikiewicz

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