Rajski ptak

Jurek, a medical student and notorious womanizer, spends the night with Anka, a carefree and spirited girl who does not want to continue the relationship. The couple meets again after a few months. Jurek is forced to look for a place to live. He finds an offer for a room for a medical student in exchange for caring for a sick person. Together with the girl, Monika, they go to the address provided. It turns out that the sick person is Anka. She had an accident while horseback riding and is now in a wheelchair. After some hesitation, she agrees to let Jurek take care of her.

Directed by Marek Nowicki, Rajski ptak leans on a strong ensemble — Marta Klubowicz, Artur Dziurman, Anna Majcher — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.