The Peasants
Peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry the much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and disdain with the villagers and she must fight to preserve her independence.
Critics Sentiment
Humiliated Jagna rises and marches into the world
Villagers blame Jagna's promiscuity for God's wrath
The film drops to its lowest point during the heavy-handed village condemnation before soaring to its peak with Jagna's powerfully defiant final departure.
The Peasants maintains strong sentiment throughout most of its runtime, buoyed by stunning visuals and authentic cultural depiction. While some middle sections suffer from predictable plotting and relentless misogyny, the film recovers powerfully with its devastating and beautifully crafted climactic sequences. The ending transformation elevates the entire experience, leaving audiences moved despite the difficult subject matter.
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Kamila Urzędowska
Jagna Paczesiówna
Robert Gulaczyk
Antek Boryna
Mirosław Baka
Maciej Boryna
Sonia Mietielica
Hanka Borynowa
Ewa Kasprzyk
Marcjanna 'Dominikowa' Pacześ
Cezary Łukaszewicz
Blacksmith Michał
Małgorzata Kożuchowska
Organist's Wife
Sonia Bohosiewicz
Mayor's Wife
Dorota Stalińska
Jagustynka
Andrzej Konopka
Mayor Piotr
Mateusz Rusin
Mateusz
Maciej Musiał
Jasio
Małgorzata Maślanka
Płoszkowa
Anna Grzeszczak
Magda Kozłowa
Helena Korczycka
Józka Borynianka
Jarosław Gruda
Płoszka
Mateusz Malecki
Szymek
Cyprian Grabowski
Witek
Andrzej Mastalerz
Kuba Socha
Lech Dyblik
Jambroży
Crew
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