That Was a Heavy Love Story; Uff-Dah

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2019)

(Flash Review)
True love trumps everything else in life in this somber tale. During the Cold War through the 50s, a rural Polish folk composer, Wiktor, starts a cultural signing group of peasants. Headed by his female music partner and a talented younger female singer, Zula. When the government catches wind they 'persuade' them to focus more on communist political themes rather than heritage. His upset partner then leaves and Zula climbs the status ladder and forms a lustful bond. Shortly thereafter, Wiktor is tired of the government meddling and decides to flee Poland for France and asks Zula to join him. At the last minute she doesn't go. The two get separated and there are many country border issues and deportations to come and they move on with their lives and still try hard to be together. Will the things they need to do to get back to each other actually tear them apart? Do those who strive to leave Poland for a better life regret what they left? Shot in rich black and white and in a square format with coffee table book quality cinematography this was a joy to look at. Strong even pacing and a meaty story made this very memorable.