Through the Wall

Through the Wall (2027)



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0.0 2027 120 min —

Director: Maciej Sobieszczański

Cast: Maria Dębska, Jakub Gierszał, Agnieszka Grochowska, Agnieszka Suchora, Arkadiusz Jakubik

Drama History Romance
A remarkable love story began behind prison walls in November 1947, when Wieslawa Pajdak was taken into custody for her work in the anti-communist underground and imprisoned on Rakowiecka Street. Days later, Jerzy Smiechowski was locked in the neighboring cell. One night, the two strangers started communicating through the wall using Morse code. Incredible as it sounds, that hidden conversation sparked their love affair—and even their engagement, all without ever seeing each other. Seven years afterward, they married inside the prison, meeting face to face for the very first time. Their extraordinary bond endured for fifty years of life together.

More About This Film

Through the Wall is a Polish historical drama centered on two lives connected by an extraordinary wartime story. The film uses a confined physical environment to explore survival, fear, and the fragile human connection that can exist under extreme circumstances.

Its black-and-white visual style gives the production a distinctly austere historical atmosphere. The story is driven by its performers and the emotional pressure of the setting rather than by large-scale action.

  • Directed and written by Maciej Sobieszczanski.
  • Maria Dębska and Jakub Gierszał are among the principal cast.
  • The film was shot in Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.
  • It was selected for the 2026 Gdynia Polish Film Festival and Warsaw International Film Festival.
  • The film was recognized in several categories at the 2026 Gdynia festival, including cinematography.

Where to Watch

Through the Wall is a recent Polish release with festival and theatrical distribution. Check these platforms for current digital availability.