BACK TO THOSE DAYS

BACK TO THOSE DAYS / POWRÓT DO LEGOLANDU – Poland, 2021, 104 min., Drama

Director: Konrad Aksinowicz

Writers: Konrad Aksinowicz

Cast: Weronika Książkiewicz, Maciej Stuhr, Teodor Koziar, Katarzyna Warnke, Sebastian Stankiewicz, Bogdan Koca

Tomek lives only with his mother, because his father, Alek, left for the USA to earn some money. Unexpectedly, the man arrives home with a bunch of presents but no explanation as to why he has come back. Everybody seems happy but something is in the air. As time goes by, it is noticeable that Alek struggles with a strong addiction from alcohol, which gradually destroys Tomek’s family and his childhood. The boy needs to grow up very fast and face a reality that no child should have to endure.

Awards and nominations:

• 2021 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – Just Film section – Youth Film Award- Winner – Konrad Aksinowicz
• 2022 Orel (Polish Film Award) – award in the category: Best Music Marcin Masecki
• 2022 Orel (Polish Film Award) – award in the category: Best Actor Maciej Stur