Cousins revisit old tensions and family history on a melancholy, witty journey through Poland.
Intimate and earnest, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hulu.
What we could confirm fits an R: no real violence and some strong language.
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Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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