The Maids of Wilko

The Maids of Wilko

6.5

Sep 04 1979

2h 56m

Drama, Romance

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

Daniel Olbrychski

Daniel Olbrychski

Wiktor Ruben

Anna Seniuk

Anna Seniuk

Julcia

Christine Pascal

Christine Pascal

Tunia

Maja Komorowska

Maja Komorowska

Jola

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