Backwards
Śubuk
Synopsis
Inspired by real events, the story of a young mother of an autistic boy, whose long-term persistence and struggle with bureaucracy and human heartlessness led to significant changes in the Polish education system.
Top Cast
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Małgorzata Gorol
Maria Kaczmarek
Andrzej Seweryn
Feliks Mazur
Marta Malikowska
Marta Kaczmarek
Filip Pławiak
Darek Walczak
Anna Krotoska
Pediatrician Majewska
Tomasz Drabek
Czesław Sobczak
Natalia Łągiewczyk
Monika Gałązka
Wojciech Dolatowski
Kuba (19 years old)
Angelika Cegielska
Dorota Kowal
Wojciech Krupiński
Kuba (7-8 years old)
Oskar Kawecki
Kuba (3-5 years old)
Mateo Paczkowski
Kuba (1 year old)
Aleksandra Konieczna
High School Principal
Tomasz Augustynowicz
Ginecologist Augustyniak
Piotr Łukaszczyk
Young Physician
Magdalena Kozikowska-Pieńko
Doctor's Wife
Leon Pieńko
Doctor's Son
Jan Wojtyński
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bergamo Film Meeting
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$148K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacek Lusiński
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacek Lusiński, Szymon Augustynek
- Original Score
- Hania Rani
- Original Title
- Śubuk
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $148K
- Production Studios
- Aurum Film, CANAL+ Polska, Wojewódzki Dom Kultury w Rzeszowie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacek Lusiński
Jacek Lusiński, Szymon Augustynek
Hania Rani
Bartosz Nalazek
Jarosław Barzan
Leszek Bodzak, Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Zawierucha
Production Design
Leszek Bodzak
Producer
Jarosław Barzan
Editor
Jacek Lusiński
Director
Anna Englert
Costume Design
Maciej A. Maciejewski
Stunt Coordinator
Hania Rani
Original Music Composer
Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham
Producer
Bartosz Nalazek
Director of Photography
Jacek Lusiński
Screenplay
Szymon Augustynek
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Backwards.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Backwards
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backwards about?
Inspired by real events, the story of a young mother of an autistic boy, whose long-term persistence and struggle with bureaucracy and human heartlessness led to significant changes in the Polish education system.
Who directed Backwards?
Backwards was directed by Jacek Lusiński.
Who stars in Backwards?
The principal cast of Backwards includes Małgorzata Gorol, Andrzej Seweryn, Marta Malikowska, Filip Pławiak, Anna Krotoska.
When was Backwards released and how long is it?
Backwards was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Backwards make at the box office?
Backwards grossed $148K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Backwards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backwards was composed by Hania Rani.