From a Far Country (1981)

  • NR
  • 12/20/1981 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 20m

The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man

Overview

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.

Krzysztof Zanussi

Director, Writer

Diego Fabbri

Story

Andrzej Kijowski

Writer

Vincenzo Labella

Writer

Jan Józef Szczepański

Writer

Cast

Sam Neill's headshot

Sam Neill

Marian
Christopher Cazenove's headshot

Christopher Cazenove

Tadek Sobański
Lisa Harrow's headshot

Lisa Harrow

Wanda
John Welsh's headshot

John Welsh

Priest
Maurice Denham's headshot

Maurice Denham

Sapieha
Cezary Morawski's headshot

Cezary Morawski

Karol Wojtyła
Daniel Olbrychski's headshot

Daniel Olbrychski

Captain
Maja Komorowska's headshot

Maja Komorowska

Nun

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