Towards the Sun

Towards the Sun
dir. Agnieszka Kokowska/Poland/2024/92 min.
place
date
time
Dolnośląskie Centrum Filmowe, sala Warszawa
2024-05-12
11:45

Kasia and Robert, along with their three sons, take a bold leap from their conventional lives into an RV, embarking on a journey with no set destination, guided only by a longing for freedom and closeness. As the miles accumulate, the stark contrast between their fantasies and the realities of road life unfolds. Can leaving everything behind and venturing into the unknown truly unlock the path to happiness?

This visually stunning road movie, which spans four years, traverses nine countries, and covers 50,000 kilometers, doubles as an incredibly intimate family portrait. While it transports viewers through scenic vistas from Bulgaria to Georgia and Morocco—practically allowing them to feel the wind in their hair—the true essence of the film lies in the personal transformations experienced by its characters. Thrust outside their comfort zones, each family member is forced to confront their inner selves. Kasia and Robert navigate new dynamics of intimacy, Leon faces pivotal decisions alone, and Tymon and Titus learn life's lessons through the lens of their travels.

'Toward the Sun' masterfully weaves a subtle narrative about the search for harmony, joy, and freedom. The film offers a rich, multifaceted view of partnership, parenthood, and familial relationships, cleverly balancing the trials of conflict with the beauty of compromise. It stands out as a thoughtful meditation on change, the unexpected joys found in life’s imperfections, and the profound impact of a journey that turns into a destination itself.

 
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  • projection time:
    92 min.
  • country/year:
    Poland /2024
  • director:
    Agnieszka Kokowska
  • pictures:
    Agnieszka Kokowska
  • editor:
    Albert Bana
  • production:
    Sławomir Richert, Justyna Ziemkiewicz, Michał Zamencki, Katarzyna Tymusz / Warsaw Production Team sp. z o.o.
  • festivals and awards:
    2024 – Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival: World Premiere

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