From a Far Country
Z dalekiego kraju
Original title: From a Far Country
Original language: en
IMDB: tt0083356
TMDB: 132585
Release date: Tuesday, 15th September
1981
Adult: No
Duration: 2h 20min
Popularity: 4.428
Rate: 3.9 / 11 votes
Overview: This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.