The Book of Great Wishes
Księga wielkich życzeń
Synopsis
Following a fire at an orphanage, the kids are moved into a seniors' home. A young girl tries to befriend and cheer up an elderly man who is full of regrets at the end of his life.
Top Cast
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Gustaw Holoubek
Adam Ostrowski
Henryk Machalica
Henryk Rychter
Martyna Michalska
Marysia
Leon Niemczyk
Zawadzki
Katarzyna Skrzynecka
Sister Milena
Danuta Szaflarska
Anna
Ewa Gawryluk
Zuzanna
Michał Pawlicki
Owner of the album
Ignacy Machowski
Stanisław
Bronisław Wrocławski
Doctor
Maria Klejdysz
Anna's friend
Hanna Stankówna
Psychologist
Marcel Szytenchelm
Sanatorium receptionist
Bohdan Wróblewski
Resident
Ryszard Chlebuś
Krzysztof Ankowiak, funeral home owner
Marek Cichucki
Marek, Zuzanna's boyfriend
Zbigniew Szczapiński
Carousel owner
Marek Kasprzyk
Carousel employee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sławomir Kryński
- Screenplay & Story
- Sławomir Kryński, Mirosław Orzechowski
- Original Score
- Zdzisław Szostak
- Original Title
- Księga wielkich życzeń
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CANAL+ Polska, Łódzkie Centrum Filmowe, Polsat, Studio Filmowe Indeks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sławomir Kryński
Sławomir Kryński, Mirosław Orzechowski
Zdzisław Szostak
Tomasz Wert
Mirosława Garlicka, Małgorzata Orłowska
Department Leadership Roster
Tomasz Wert
Director of Photography
Sławomir Kryński
Director
Mirosława Garlicka
Editor
Małgorzata Orłowska
Editor
Sławomir Kryński
Screenplay
Mirosław Orzechowski
Screenplay
Wojciech Jaworski
Production Design
Małgorzata Braszka
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Great Wishes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Book of Great Wishes about?
Following a fire at an orphanage, the kids are moved into a seniors' home. A young girl tries to befriend and cheer up an elderly man who is full of regrets at the end of his life.
Who directed The Book of Great Wishes?
The Book of Great Wishes was directed by Sławomir Kryński.
Who stars in The Book of Great Wishes?
The principal cast of The Book of Great Wishes includes Gustaw Holoubek, Henryk Machalica, Martyna Michalska, Leon Niemczyk, Katarzyna Skrzynecka.
When was The Book of Great Wishes released and how long is it?
The Book of Great Wishes was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Book of Great Wishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Book of Great Wishes was composed by Zdzisław Szostak.