The Maids of Wilko

Sep 4, 1979

1h 56m

★ 6.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Pierson Production

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Cast

Wiktor Ruben

Daniel Olbrychski

Julcia

Anna Seniuk

Tunia

Christine Pascal

Jola

Maja Komorowska

Zosia

Stanisława Celińska

Kazia

Krystyna Zachwatowicz

Wiktor's Aunt

Zofia Jaroszewska

Wiktor's Uncle

Tadeusz Białoszczyński

Jola's Husband

Paul Guers

Julcia's Husband

Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Mother

Joanna Poraska

Doctor

Andrzej Łapicki

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