Spadek

Krister is languishing on a small, isolated island off the coast of Sweden when he is informed of the eponymous inheritance – a cottage in rural Poland. Middle aged and dejected, with a failed marriage and very little in the way of a career it seems at last there is something for him to look forward to, if nothing else it affords him the chance to revisit the country where he spent time as a teenager, and to catch up with old friend Gzregorz (now a successful eye surgeon, and gay).

While killing time in a café he bumps into Eva, a beautiful young nurse, and part time adult movie actress, with whom he begins an initially innocent relationship, though it is clear he wants more. However, this was no mere chance meeting; she is his daughter from a one night stand, a fact confirmed by DNA tests organised by Gzregorz. What follows is tale of woe (what else could it be with a premise like that), but to Porembny's credit it is never oppressive. The plot (which is based on a true story) is well paced and perfectly complemented by the naturalistic dialogue and documentary style direction, making the overall experience feel very much like witnessing a series of events as opposed to watching a film. Recommended.