The Boy on the Galloping Horse
Chłopiec na galopującym koniu
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Jerzy, a writer whose creativity has burnt out. His wife and their seven-year-old son Jasiek live far from the city. Jerzy’s enduring creative crisis and their related financial troubles affect the married couple. They are drifting apart and falling out of love. One day, they find out their son is ill and will have to travel to the city for an operation. The long-anticipated journey is exciting for the boy. For the parents, the journey is one of anxiety and separation, which forces them to reflect anew on the essence of their relationship.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-07
Top Cast
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Piotr Bajor
Jerzy Dobrowolski
Aleksandra Justa
Maria Dobrowolska
Krzysztof Lis
Jasiek Dobrowolski
Krzysztof Radkowski
Dr. Tomasz
Anna Seniuk
Nurse Basia
Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik
Teresa Sawicka
Alicja Gąsior
Bartłomiej Bobrowski
Anna Sarna
Stanisław Penksyk
Danuta Borsuk
Marta Jankowska
Marek Kasprzyk
Andrzej Krzemiński
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Guziński
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Guziński, Tarjei Vesaas
- Original Title
- Chłopiec na galopującym koniu
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Guziński
Adam Guziński, Tarjei Vesaas
Piotr Dzięcioł, Łukasz Dzięcioł
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Guziński
Director
Adam Guziński
Writer
Piotr Dzięcioł
Producer
Łukasz Dzięcioł
Producer
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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What is The Boy on the Galloping Horse about?
The film tells the story of Jerzy, a writer whose creativity has burnt out. His wife and their seven-year-old son Jasiek live far from the city. Jerzy’s enduring creative crisis and their related financial troubles affect the married couple. They are drifting apart and falling out of love. One day, they find out their son is ill and will have to travel to the city for an operation. The long-anticipated journey is exciting for the boy. For the parents, the journey is one of anxiety and separation, which forces them to reflect anew on the essence of their relationship.
Who directed The Boy on the Galloping Horse?
The Boy on the Galloping Horse was directed by Adam Guziński.
Who stars in The Boy on the Galloping Horse?
The principal cast of The Boy on the Galloping Horse includes Piotr Bajor, Aleksandra Justa, Krzysztof Lis, Krzysztof Radkowski, Anna Seniuk.
When was The Boy on the Galloping Horse released and how long is it?
The Boy on the Galloping Horse was released in 2008 with a total runtime of Unknown.