# Decalogue VII (1989)

> A Polish family drama follows a woman determined to reclaim the daughter she has been forced to live beside as a sister.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/78065

## Facts

- Runtime: 55 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Cast: Anna Polony, Maja Barełkowska, Władysław Kowalski, Bogusław Linda, Bożena Dykiel, Katarzyna Piwowarczyk, Stefania Błońska, Dariusz Jabłoński
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094989/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, intimate, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of identity and the bonds of motherhood unfolds in a tale of hidden truths.

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