During an all-night train trip, Jaśmina shares a compartment with Andrzej - a mysterious, older man. At first a conservative and reserved acquaintance evolves into a tender, empathetic and understanding relationship between two alien souls.
Social & External
The people behind it
Barbara Liberek
Jaśmina
Jacek Poniedziałek
Andrzej
Leszek Abrahamowicz
Farmer
Sylwia Błaszczyk
Train Manager
Marcin Czarnik
Father
Krzysztof Drozdowski
Farmer's Son-in-Law
Katarzyna Dudek
Mother
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