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The Winner

The Winner

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 18, 2011

Runtime

1h 51m

Genres

Drama

User Score

67%

Original Title

Wygrany

Production Companies

Saco Films, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Odra Film, Toya Studios

Director

Wiesław Saniewski

Description

Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.