From a Far Country (1981)
Drama
History
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
Cast
Marian
Tadek Sobański
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
Palitsch
Policeman
Engineer
Professor
Wanda
Władek
Jozef
Tadek's Mother
Curate
Wladek's Wife
Chaplain
Magda
Activist
Priest
1st Security Officer
Narrator (voice)
Woman
Wladek's Father (Christ in the Passion)
Assistant
Wladek's Mother
Father Kolbe
Priest from Warsaw
Official
Sapieha
Operator
Curate
Stefan
Investigating Official
Karol Wojtyla's Father
Nun (uncredited)
Karol Wojtyła
Captain
Nun
German Officer
Crew
Director
Story
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
Producer
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Editor
Editor
Casting
Production Design
Costume Design
