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okoTRANSCRIPT
Poland, 1962. Anna, an orphan brought up by nuns in the convent, is a novice. She has to see
Wanda, the only living relative, before she takes her vows. Wanda tells Anna about her Jewish
roots. Both women start a journey not only to find their family's tragic story, but to see who they
really are and where they belong. They question what they used to believe in. Written by
Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords:
poland | nun | jew | jewish | convent | See All (193) »
Genres:
Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some sexuality and smoking | See all certifications »
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Details
Official Sites:
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Country:
Poland | Denmark | France | UK
Language:
Polish | Latin | French
Release Date:
25 October 2013 (Poland) See more »
Also Known As:
Sister of Mercy See more »
Filming Locations:
Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland See more »
Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$55.438 (USA) (2 May 2014)
Gross:
$3.826.455 (USA) (1 May 2015)
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Company Credits
Production Co:
Opus Film, Phoenix Film Investments, Canal+ Polska See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
82 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Near the end of the film, in the scene where Wanda lays out photos of deceased relatives, the
photo third row down, far left, is that of Irena Sendlerowa, a nurse and social worker who led a
secret operation that saved the lives of 2,500 children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw
ghetto during WW2. See more »
Goofs
Flopped image. Near the end, Ida is resting in bed with her head on a pillow, to the left side of
the screen. The close up shot is from above looking down and the image is flipped. A small mole
that has been on her right cheek throughout the film is, in this shot, on her left side, and returns
to her right side in the following shots. See more »
Quotes
Wanda: What sort of sacrifice are these vows of yours?
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Connections
Featured in The Oscars (2015) See more »
Soundtracks
O Jimmy Joe
Performed by Joanna Kulig
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