Go Against the Flow

Set in Poland during the late 1970s, this historical drama follows a group of teenagers in the town of Ustrzyki Dolne. Led by a rebellious student named Siczka, the youths embrace the punk rock subculture and form a band called KSU. As they attempt to follow the example of groups like the Sex Pistols, they face opposition from security services who warn them that their local environment is not like London.

The film was directed by Wiesław Paluch, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. The cast is led by Ignacy Liss, who portrays Eugeniusz Siczka Olejarczyk, alongside Maciej Piotrowski, Igor Paszczyk, Bartłomiej Deklewa, Piotr Głowacki, and Szymon Kukla. The production involved several companies, including TVP and the National Film Archive. A total of 84 credited cast members and 63 crew members contributed to the 97-minute project.