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Cast
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
as Piotr Płaksin
Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska
as Matka Piotra
Joanna Pacula
as Irena
Ryszard Dreger
as Jędrek, wynajmujący mieszkanie od Piotra
Janina Tur-Kiryłow
as Sąsiadka Woźniakowa
Lena Wilczyńska
as Dozorczyni Millerowa
Stanisław Brudny
as Sąsiad Władysław Woźniak
Mirosława Marcheluk
as Pielęgniarka, Maria Wawszczyk
Roman Stankiewicz
as Ojciec Piotra,
Barbara Dzido-Lelińska
as Aptekarka
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime1h 11m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorRadosław Piwowarski
WritersRadosław Piwowarski
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCórka albo syn
About Córka albo syn
A lonely Piotr Płaksin, who makes a living from part-time jobs, lives his dreams of a trip to the Easter Islands on a self-built yacht. One day a man learns that he has become a father.
Directed by Radosław Piwowarski, Córka albo syn leans on a strong ensemble — Eugeniusz Priwieziencew, Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska, Joanna Pacula — 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 1979.
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