Siberian Exile

Siberian Exile is a historical drama about the mass deportations to Russia during the 1940s. The story follows Staszek Dolina, a young boy sent to Siberia with his family and other villagers from the Polish borderlands. Along with a diverse group of Poles, Ukrainians, and Jews, Staszek must face a brutal struggle for survival against a harsh environment and extreme weather. As he matures quickly due to these circumstances, he is forced to make critical decisions to protect his relatives and navigate romantic feelings for two different girls.

The film was directed by Janusz Zaorski and written by Maciej Dutkiewicz and Michał Komar. It features a cast including Paweł Krucz as Staszek Dolina, Adam Woronowicz as Jan Dolina, Sonia Bohosiewicz as Irena Puc, and Agnieszka Więdłocha as Cynia. Produced in Poland by ATM Grupa, Satchwell Warszawa, and Ekoland, the movie had a budget of 3 million USD. Audience reception has been mixed, as reflected by a rating of 4.9/10 on IMDb based on 369 votes.