A Hole in the Head

A Hole in the Head

2018 · 95 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

After a particularly embarrassing performance, a struggling Polish actor chooses to quit his acting troupe. In desperation, he returns home, only to find his dying mother has replaced him with a farm hand from a nearby mental institution. Alienated and depressed, he attempts to find his place in the world by driving out his replacement as completely as possible.

Directed by Piotr Subbotko · Written by Piotr Subbotko

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