The Moth

The Moth

100 mins | Drama | Oct. 10, 1980

This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan (Roman Wilhelmi) is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.

The Moth

100 mins | Drama | Oct. 10, 1980

The Moth
This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan (Roman Wilhelmi) is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Zespół Filmowy "X"
Original title Ćma
Directors Tomasz Zygadło
Writers Tomasz Zygadło

Cast

Anna Seniuk

as Magda, Jan's mistress

Iwona Bielska

as Justyna, Jan's wife

Nela Obarska

as Agata, Jan's ex-wife

Jerzy Trela

as Jan's editor

Grzegorz Heromiński

as Tomek, Jan's producer

Marek Probosz

as Marcin, Jan's son

Piotr Fronczewski

as Psychiatrist

Jerzy Stuhr

as "Elegancki" w barze

Zbigniew Buczkowski

as Caller from Kalisz (voice)