Distances (2023)

Distances (2023) poster

Nikesh is 13 years old and came to Poland with his parents, Shiv and Shushila, a few years ago in search of work and a better life. Nikesh is already building his life in Warsaw – here, he has friends and lives like a young European. His dad wants to raise his son as a Nepalese and does everything he can to provide for the family. As a result, Shiv’s life comes down to working several jobs and constant confrontations with his son. Shiv is torn between his wife, who cannot imagine growing old in Poland, and his son, who cannot imagine growing up in Nepal.

Director: Matej Bobrik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Tymoteusz Witczak
Cinematography: Filip Drożdż
Editing: Sabina Filipowicz
Production: Koi Studio, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury, Canal+ Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Nepali, Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Matej Bobrik
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distances about?
Nikesh is 13 years old and came to Poland with his parents, Shiv and Shushila, a few years ago in search of work and a better life. Nikesh is already building his life in Warsaw – here, he has friends and lives like a young European. His dad wants to raise his son as a Nepalese and does everything he can to provide for the family. As a result, Shiv’s life comes down to working several jobs and constant confrontations with his son. Shiv is torn between his wife, who cannot imagine growing old in Poland, and his son, who cannot imagine growing up in Nepal.
Who directed Distances?
Distances was directed by Matej Bobrik.
How long is Distances?
Distances has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Distances?
Distances is a Documentary film.
Where was Distances produced?
Distances was produced in Poland.