Our Folks: The Beginning

Our Folks: The Beginning is a Polish comedy and drama set against a backdrop of significant historical events. The story explores the early relationship between Kazimierz Pawlak and Władysław Kargul, who were neighbors in a Podolia village before moving to the Recovered Territories. The film focuses on their volatile dynamic, depicting a history of small quarrels and major life milestones.

Directed by Artur Żmijewski, the film features Adam Bobik and Karol Dziuba in the lead roles of Pawlak and Kargul. The supporting cast includes Weronika Humaj, Paulina Gałązka, Anna Dymna, and Adam Ferency. The production was handled by Next Film, TVN Group, CK Dezerterzy, and WFDiF, with a screenplay written by Andrzej Mularczyk and Andrzej Gołda.

Released on February 16, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 118 minutes. It earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception on TMDB is mixed, with a rating of 5.7/10 based on 21 votes.