The Maids of Wilko

The Maids of Wilko

Directed by Andrzej Wajda

Produced by Pierson Production, Les Films Molière

1979116 min6.7 / 10

A melancholic, introspective drama about a man confronting his past through reconnection with five women who once loved him, set against the backdrop of 1920s Poland.

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Maids of Wilko sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is The Maids of Wilko violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Maids of Wilko scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Maids of Wilko end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Maids of Wilko easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

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Love55

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