Where the Birds Cry

Where the Birds Cry

2023 · 15 min · Drama, Romance

Fourteen-year-old Szymon lives in a seaside village. He's going through one of the most turbulent stages in his life - puberty. However his monotonous life is interrupted by an unexpected visit from his childhood friend. An ordinary meeting on a cliff turns into his first summer romance.

Directed by Jakub Wenda · Written by Jakub Wenda

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