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From a Far Country

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3.9/10 • 11

1981-09-152h 20m

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The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man

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.

Directors
Krzysztof Zanussi
Writters
Andrzej Kijowski, Vincenzo Labella, Jan Józef Szczepański, Krzysztof Zanussi
Editors
Andrzej Kijowski, Vincenzo Labella, Jan Józef Szczepański, Krzysztof Zanussi, Waldemar Król

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  1. Sam Neill

    Sam Neill

    Marian

  2. Christopher Cazenove

    Christopher Cazenove

    Tadek Sobański

  3. Lisa Harrow

    Lisa Harrow

    Wanda

  4. John Welsh

    John Welsh

    Priest

  5. Maurice Denham

    Maurice Denham

    Sapieha

  6. Cezary Morawski

    Cezary Morawski

    Karol Wojtyła

  7. Daniel Olbrychski

    Daniel Olbrychski

    Captain

  8. Maja Komorowska

    Maja Komorowska

    Nun

  9. Izabela Olszewska

    Izabela Olszewska

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
popebiographyroman catholic church