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Addiction
30-something Jonna, successful executive with cozy architect husband Niklas and two children, leads a double life. She is constantly on the lookout for quick casual sex. When she starts seeing handsome and rich young yacht owner Aleksi, things start going awry in her life. While her sister Sanna provides her with suitable alibis,sex therapist Nora tries to help her come to terms with her addiction
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Plot Summary
A once-famous actor, now struggling with addiction and professional anonymity, finds himself in a perilous situation when he becomes entangled with dangerous individuals. His desperate attempts to reclaim his former life and confront his inner demons lead him down a path of moral compromise and increasing danger.
Critical Reception
Addiction received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its raw portrayal of a protagonist's downfall and others finding its narrative bleak and unrelenting. It garnered attention for its performances, particularly from Bogusław Linda, but was seen by some as overly somber.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unflinching look at addiction and despair.
Noted for strong performances, especially from the lead.
Criticized by some for its dark and somber tone.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Krzysztof Zanussi, is a highly respected figure in Polish cinema, known for his intellectual and philosophical approach to filmmaking.
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