From a Far Country

From a Far Country

The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man

1981 · 140 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama, History

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.

Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi · Written by Diego Fabbri

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Sam Neill Marian
Christopher Cazenove Tadek Sobański
Lisa Harrow Wanda
John Welsh Priest
Maurice Denham Sapieha
Cezary Morawski Karol Wojtyła
Daniel Olbrychski Captain
Maja Komorowska Nun
Izabela Olszewska
Andrzej Łapicki German Officer
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
Piotr Fronczewski Palitsch

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