The Moth
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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.
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Cast
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Roman Wilhelmi
Jan
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Anna Seniuk
Magda, Jan's mistress
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Iwona Bielska
Justyna, Jan's wife
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Nela Obarska
Agata, Jan's ex-wife
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Jerzy Trela
Jan's editor
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Ida
Grzegorz Heromiński
Tomek, Jan's producer
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Marek Probosz
Marcin, Jan's son
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Piotr Fronczewski
Psychiatrist
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Jerzy Stuhr
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Inez Fichna
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Jolanta Nowak
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Jan Hencz
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Tomasz Zygadło Director · Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz Composer Jacek Zygadlo Cinematographer
First release October 10, 1980 · Produced in Poland · Original title Ćma
Production
Zespół Filmowy "X"
Production
Poland
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Languages
Original title
Ćma
Original language
Polish
Spoken on screen
Polish
Release dates
Poland · October 10, 1980
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No release date listed for United States.
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