The Moth (1980)

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This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tomasz Zygadło
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    Jan Roman Wilhelmi
  • Profile picture of Anna Seniuk
    Magda, Jan's mistress Anna Seniuk
  • Profile picture of Iwona Bielska
    Justyna, Jan's wife Iwona Bielska
  • Profile picture of Jerzy Trela
    Jan's editor Jerzy Trela
  • Profile picture of Grzegorz Heromiński
    Tomek, Jan's producer Grzegorz Heromiński
  • Profile picture of Marek Probosz
    Marcin, Jan's son Marek Probosz
  • Profile picture of Piotr Fronczewski
    Psychiatrist Piotr Fronczewski
  • Profile picture of Jerzy Stuhr
    "Elegancki" w barze Jerzy Stuhr

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