Three uncles, three philosophies, one panicked dad-to-be. Polish cinema's most chaotic life tutorial.
When Kuba finds out his girlfriend Ewa is pregnant, he reflects on life and wants to prepare to do everything he can to be a great father and provider. Kuba wants to be a responsible man but he isn't sure what is the ideal way to live. He visits his three uncles seeking their advice on what he should do. As they all have their own perspectives, each of his uncles guides him in new directions.
Acting
Krzysztof Ogłoza's barely-contained panic is relatable art
Writing
Uncle trio as living, bickering philosophy textbooks
Direction
Szymon Jakubowski keeps talky scenes visually alive
Director
Szymon Jakubowski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of 2000s Polish comedies exploring post-communist masculinity crises, where traditional fatherhood models collided with new economic uncertainties.
Andrzej Grabowski's single-scene cameo was a last-minute addition after the director spotted him on a neighboring set—his character's irreverence intentionally breaks the film's established rhythm.
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