The Cracks

The Cracks

The Cracks

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The Cracks

2021

0h 30m

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Drama

Overview

Teresa is suffering from postnatal depression after the birth of her son. In an effort to find comfort elsewhere she temporarily moves back with her husband to her parents’ house. However, the young woman’s family home conjures up memories of a previous relationship and a past love that perhaps has yet to be extinguished.

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Warszawska Szkoła Filmowa

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3 featured cast members

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Jaśmina Polak

Jaśmina Polak

Justyna Wasilewska

Justyna Wasilewska

Maciej Miszczak

Maciej Miszczak

Creative team

Directed by: Magdalena Gajewska
Written by: Magdalena Gajewska
Produced by: Maciej Ślesicki

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