The Peasants
Oct 13 2023
•2h 55m
•Drama, History, Animation
Peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry the much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and disdain with the villagers and she must fight to preserve her independence.
Cast
See allKamila Urzędowska
Jagna Paczesiówna
Robert Gulaczyk
Antek Boryna
Mirosław Baka
Maciej Boryna
Sonia Mietielica
Hanka Borynowa
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