The Maids of Wilko (1979)

6.6/10 116 min Drama Romance

Overview

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

Cast

Daniel Olbrychski

Wiktor Ruben

Anna Seniuk

Julcia

Christine Pascal

Tunia

Maja Komorowska

Jola

Stanisława Celińska

Zosia

Krystyna Zachwatowicz

Kazia

Zofia Jaroszewska

Wiktor's Aunt

Tadeusz Białoszczyński

Wiktor's Uncle

Paul Guers

Jola's Husband

Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Julcia's Husband

Joanna Poraska

Mother

Andrzej Łapicki

Doctor

Kazimierz Brodzikowski

Butler

Alina Rostkowska

Servant

Kazimierz Orzechowski

Priest

Halina Michalska

Servant

Jolanta Kozak-Sutowicz

Kasia

Krystyna Wolańska

Servant

Witold Kałuski

Coachman

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