Gingerbread Heart
Piernikowe serce
Synopsis
The story of 16-year-old Janek, who, during a visit to his grandmother Melania's house in Toruń, befriends the teenage Zuza. The plot is set in the climatic period leading up to Christmas. Against the backdrop of a magical Christmas atmosphere, the characters face complicated family relationships, youthful dilemmas and difficulties in communicating with loved ones.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piotr Wereśniak
- Screenplay & Story
- Marta Nowakowska, Michał Zasowski
- Original Title
- Piernikowe serce
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Anderegande Studio, Telewizja Polska, High Skills, Openmedia, Black Photon, Magic Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piotr Wereśniak
Marta Nowakowska, Michał Zasowski, Agnieszka Lis
Jakub Sztuk
Paweł Sitkiewicz
Katarzyna Staszczyk, Krzysztof Łączak
Department Leadership Roster
Piotr Wereśniak
Director
Jakub Sztuk
Director of Photography
Małgorzata Bednarek-Chumakou
Costume Design
Paweł Sitkiewicz
Editor
Katarzyna Staszczyk
Producer
Krzysztof Łączak
Producer
Marta Nowakowska
Screenplay
Michał Zasowski
Screenplay
Joanna Białousz
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gingerbread Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gingerbread Heart about?
The story of 16-year-old Janek, who, during a visit to his grandmother Melania's house in Toruń, befriends the teenage Zuza. The plot is set in the climatic period leading up to Christmas. Against the backdrop of a magical Christmas atmosphere, the characters face complicated family relationships, youthful dilemmas and difficulties in communicating with loved ones.
Who directed Gingerbread Heart?
Gingerbread Heart was directed by Piotr Wereśniak.
Who stars in Gingerbread Heart?
The principal cast of Gingerbread Heart includes Jakub Strach, Weronika Mania, Stefan Pawłowski, Olga Bołądź, Katarzyna Żak.
When was Gingerbread Heart released and how long is it?
Gingerbread Heart was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Gingerbread Heart based on a book or true story?
Gingerbread Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agnieszka Lis".