new identity,identity crisis,face transplant

Mug (2018)

Poster for Mug

More than a body.

After fun-loving metalhead Jacek is disfigured in an accident at work, he becomes the first person in Poland to receive a face transplant. This leads to his status as a media spectacle and martyr, all while battling ensuing identity issues as a consequence.

Cast & Crew

Director
Małgorzata Szumowska
  • Profile picture of Mateusz Kościukiewicz
    Jacek Mateusz Kościukiewicz
  • Profile picture of Agnieszka Podsiadlik
    Jacek's Sister Agnieszka Podsiadlik
  • Profile picture of Małgorzata Gorol
    Dagmara Małgorzata Gorol
  • Profile picture of Anna Tomaszewska
    Jacek's Mother Anna Tomaszewska
  • Profile picture of Dariusz Chojnacki
    Jacek's Brother Dariusz Chojnacki
  • Profile picture of Robert Talarczyk
    Jacek's Brother-in-law Robert Talarczyk
  • Profile picture of Roman Gancarczyk
    Priest Roman Gancarczyk
  • Profile picture of Iwona Bielska
    Dagmara's Mother Iwona Bielska

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Keywords

  • new identity
  • identity crisis
  • face transplant