Like Father Like Son

Like Father Like Son

2002 · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Television film from the "Polish Holidays" series was made according to his own script by Ryszard Bugajski, creator of the famous "Interrogation". A tragicomic tale of life, transience and destiny that one cannot escape. The story of three generations - grandfather, father and son are together again, but all three realize that it is not for long. A serious illness does not give up. However, this meeting arranged by the junior on the occasion of Father's Day will teach them a lot, will allow them to learn other values, overcome their barriers, understand the meaning of life, throw out deeply hidden regrets and grievances, strengthen family ties, resolve disputes, clear up past misunderstandings and disputes.

Directed by Ryszard Bugajski · Written by Ryszard Bugajski

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Andrzej Andrzejewski Tomek Lechotycki
Krzysztof Kolberger Ryszard Lechotycki
Emil Karewicz Edward Lechotycki
Magdalena Kumorek Karin
Tomasz Lengren Władek 'Kobra'
Maria Ciunelis Lekarka
Kazimierz Krzaczkowski Wizgło, sąsiad Tomka nad morzem
Sandra Samos Fanka na podwórku
Aleksandra Kisio Dziewczyna na przyjęciu
Henryk Gołębiewski Magazynier w szpitalu
Ewa Oksza-Łapicka Kwiaciarka pod szpitalem

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