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Marta
Jacek
Marta's Mother
Andrzej Milewski
Professor
Marta's Aunt
Gynecologist
Andrzej's Wife
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Overview
37-year-old Marta gets married and wants to have a baby. But her toxic relationship with overbearing mother complicates her life in many ways.
Release Date
2014-10-24
Average
6.3
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