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Yellow Ticket

Yellow Ticket

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Yellow Ticket

"A teacher’s lesson on Dostoevsky becomes a gripping test of authority, performance, and self-control."

2024

0h 12m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

"Yellow Ticket" is a powerful exploration of the unintended consequences of self-sacrifice. To what lengths should educators go to inspire their students? What happens if their methods cross the line?

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5 featured cast members

Starring

René Zagger

René Zagger

Mr. Valentine

Alicja Wieniawa-Narkiewicz

Alicja Wieniawa-Narkiewicz

Rosie

Paulina Chapko

Paulina Chapko

Clair Broadway

Ola Szkołda

Frankie

Michał Zieliński

Michał Zieliński

Jeff

Creative team

Directed by: Piotr Toczyński
Written by: Piotr Toczyński
Produced by: Adrianna Minkiewicz

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