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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Katarzyna RosłaniecGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A devout teenager, Patrycja, struggles to reconcile her strict Catholic upbringing with her burgeoning sexuality and a complicated family life. Her faith is tested as she navigates the expectations of her devout mother and the desires of her classmates. The film explores themes of identity, repression, and the search for belonging within a conservative social context.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its raw portrayal of adolescent struggles and the performances of its young cast. However, some found the narrative occasionally uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching look at adolescent crisis of faith and sexuality.

  • Noted for strong performances from its young lead.

  • Some criticism for a sometimes predictable or melodramatic storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.

Awards & Accolades

Awarded Best Film at the Cottbus Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Katarzyna Rosłaniec, also directed the acclaimed Polish film 'Mall Girls'.

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