Being Mikolaj

Byc jak Mikolaj

27th TIDF: International Premiere

Mikolaj is taking his first steps towards adulthood, seeking his true self and his place in the world – one that often seems indifferent or dismissive to his plight. Faced with rejection and opposition from his immediate familial environment, he tries to find an equilibrium between his need for acceptance and his desire to live authentically. To achieve the life he dreams of, Mikolaj must reconcile with his father, Piotr, who is unable to accept his son’s gender. With sensitivity and intensity, the film traces Mikolaj’s inner path, as well as his struggle to bridge the gap between himself and his father. Through their search for common ground, understanding, and acceptance, they attempt to grow together as a family. Will they manage it, or will the contradictions and challenges they face alienate them further?