The Moth (1980)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Roman Wilhelmi

Jan

Anna Seniuk

Magda, Jan's mistress

Iwona Bielska

Justyna, Jan's wife

Nela Obarska

Agata, Jan's ex-wife

Jerzy Trela

Jan's editor

Grzegorz Heromiński

Tomek, Jan's producer

Marek Probosz

Marcin, Jan's son

Piotr Fronczewski

Psychiatrist

Jerzy Stuhr

"Elegancki" w barze

Inez Fichna

Jolanta Nowak

Jan Hencz

Director & Crew

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