The story of 16-year-old Janek, who, during a visit to his grandmother Melania's house in Toruń, befriends the teenage Zuza. The plot is set in the climatic period leading up to Christmas. Against the backdrop of a magical Christmas atmosphere, the characters face complicated family relationships, youthful dilemmas and difficulties in communicating with loved ones.
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Jakub Strach
Janek
Also in
The Crow
Tatuśkowie
Weronika Mania
Zuza
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Stefan Pawłowski
Czarek
Also in
Czas honoru - Powstanie
Our Century
Olga Bołądź
Justyna
Known for
Botoxx
Women of Mafia
Katarzyna Żak
Melania
Also in
Siła wyższa
The Collector
Barbara Kurdej-Szatan
Samanta
Also in
Dzień dobry, kocham cię!
Bad Luck Good Love
Piotr Głowacki
Paweł
Known for
The Champion
Gods
Dorota Zięciowska
Dorota
Known for
Stormy Monday
Sweat
Małgorzata Socha
Dagmara
Known for
Och, Karol 2
Mikołaj Roznerski
Łukasz
Known for
The Taming of the Shrewd
Squared Love All Over Again
Bogdan Kalus
Boguś
Known for
Squared Love
Marta Zgutczyńska
Nun
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1670
Piotr Wereśniak Director · Michał Zasowski Screenplay Marta Nowakowska Screenplay
First release November 21, 2025 · Produced in Poland · Production Telewizja Polska, High Skills
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Anderegande Studio
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Telewizja Polska
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High Skills
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Openmedia
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Black Photon
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Magic Sound
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Poland
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Piernikowe serce
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Polish
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Polish
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Poland · November 21, 2025
Premiere · EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival
Poland · November 28, 2025
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