Panny i wdowy(1991)
Maidens and Widows is an epic tale of a hundred years of Polish history from the perspective of women, the titular maidens and widows. Set against the backdrop of turbulent historical events.
Movie: Panny i wdowy
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Ewelina Lechicka
Karolina Lechicka
Susanne
Ewelina
Zuzanna Chmurka
Henryk
Cyprian Lechicki
priest Bradecki
Edward Borski
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Maidens and Widows is an epic tale of a hundred years of Polish history from the perspective of women, the titular maidens and widows. Set against the backdrop of turbulent historical events.
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1991-09-12
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