The Moth (1980)

  • NR
  • 10/10/1980 (PL)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

Overview

This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.

Tomasz Zygadło

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Roman Wilhelmi's headshot

Roman Wilhelmi

Jan
Anna Seniuk's headshot

Anna Seniuk

Magda, Jan's mistress
Iwona Bielska's headshot

Iwona Bielska

Justyna, Jan's wife
Nela Obarska's headshot

Nela Obarska

Agata, Jan's ex-wife
Jerzy Trela's headshot

Jerzy Trela

Jan's editor
Grzegorz Heromiński's headshot

Grzegorz Heromiński

Tomek, Jan's producer
Marek Probosz's headshot

Marek Probosz

Marcin, Jan's son
Piotr Fronczewski's headshot

Piotr Fronczewski

Psychiatrist

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