The Flyer

The Flyer

A timely account of a Polish immigrant caught between her new life in the UK and the demands of home.

2008 · 16 min · ★ 2.0 · Drama, Romance

Anna struggles to establish a new life in Scotland, while trying to save her long-distance relationship with childhood sweetheart Pawel, who remains waiting in Poland.

Directed by Andrea Harkin

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