Intrigue

The story of a WWII tragedy in a Polish village mixed with the story of a wedding taking place in the same place 100 years later. A bitter look at a xenophobic community that forgets its own history.

Wojciech Smarzowski - the creator of the unforgettable pictures "Wolyn", "Drogowka", "Roza" as well as the record- breaking hit "Kler", which scored over 5 million viewers in theaters, returns with a revolutionary masterpiece. "Wesele" is a story about love so strong it breaks any boundaries, destroys the barriers and overcomes any obstacles. It is an honest look at the modern world, as well as a dramatic journey to the past which will leave none indifferent. According to Smarzowski's own words, his newest film is supposed to be a "tale of emotional manipulation and a warning against hate speech".

Wedding reception AD 2021. A bunch of tipsy guests go crazy on the dance floor to the rhythm of disco polo, the bridesmaids compete against each other in party contests, someone records video wishes for the newlyweds. A reception like many others, but underneath the illusion of good fun lies the bitter truth about us. The heavily pregnant bride (Michalina Labacz), whose mind is set on leaving the country, observes her husband's antics with growing concern. Her father Rysiek (Robert Wieckiewicz), a local businessman, has more to worry about than just his daughter's wedding. His business of a lifetime is in shambles, with the money and happiness of his relatives at stake. All of these events, along with the unruly behavior of the guests, bring back the dramatic memories of Antoni Wilk (Ryszard Ronczewski), the head of the family, of the time when he met the love of his life. Deepest feelings and emotions grow with every minute, the stories of long- lost loves and new affairs intertwine. The threshold between then and now gradually dissipates, revealing the secrets of the past that fuel the spiral of evil, from which there is no escape. Hardly anyone can acknowledge anything else apart from their own truths, in fear of consequences and exposure. At the break of dawn we see the characters in different emotional states, burdened with different experiences, but one thing is certain - just like with a hangover after the party, everyone will have to face their demons on their own.