Totem
Synopsis
Wild after leaving prison becomes a goalkeeper in the nightclub. His girlfriend - Dagmara, one of the dancers working in it. Ambition tells him to seek a better life, and the young boy wants to break free from the social plight. The model for him is his brother Igor - a gangster at the head of a criminal group in the city. But he does not want the Wild to enter his murky world. Dagmary's pregnancy coincides with the brutal treatment of a girl by a group of clients. Wild learns of a big deal on the illicit drug market. He decides to take revenge on the people who want to hurt his girlfriend and, with the help of Igor, decides to rob the bandits. This gives rise to exciting gang battles and spiral revenge, which no one will be able to control.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jakub Charon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jakub Charon
- Original Score
- Tomasz Domagała
- Original Title
- Totem
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cinelight, Lightcraft, Madman, MFX Film Studio, BBI, Sowie Studio, ESSA MC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jakub Charon
Jakub Charon
Tomasz Domagała
Piotr Pawlus
Daniel Markowicz
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Markowicz
Producer
Jakub Charon
Director
Jakub Charon
Screenplay
Piotr Pawlus
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Totem
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What is Totem about?
Wild after leaving prison becomes a goalkeeper in the nightclub. His girlfriend - Dagmara, one of the dancers working in it. Ambition tells him to seek a better life, and the young boy wants to break free from the social plight. The model for him is his brother Igor - a gangster at the head of a criminal group in the city. But he does not want the Wild to enter his murky world. Dagmary's pregnancy coincides with the brutal treatment of a girl by a group of clients. Wild learns of a big deal on the illicit drug market. He decides to take revenge on the people who want to hurt his girlfriend and, with the help of Igor, decides to rob the bandits. This gives rise to exciting gang battles and spiral revenge, which no one will be able to control.
Who directed Totem?
Totem was directed by Jakub Charon.
Who stars in Totem?
The principal cast of Totem includes Karol Bernacki, Malgorzata Krukowska, Joanna Majstrak, Milan Skrobic, Michał Sobolewski.
When was Totem released and how long is it?
Totem was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Totem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Totem was composed by Tomasz Domagała.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Totem?
Totem holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).