A Bachelor's Life Abroad (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, A Bachelor's Life Abroad is a drama film directed by Andrzej Barański, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. The action is set in the early 20th century. The film is made up of six sequences. In the first, Michal, young man who came from Poland to Germany, enrolls in a course on how to behave in social situations and on etiquette. However when he tries to approach girls using the rules which he's been taught... he only makes a fool of himself. Then, he goes to work for a man who owns a carousel and who loves to chase other women. In the next sequence, Michal meets the divorced landlady, Mrs. Luther, and goes through a whole lot of erotic experiences. When he escapes exhausted from his landlady, he starts working in a mine and visits brothels on a regular basis. He looks on women in a totally cynical manner. However, his persistent wandering must finally result in a true love.

Who’s in it. A Bachelor's Life Abroad stars Marek Bukowski as Michal, Bożena Dykiel as Frau Luther, Magdalena Wójcik as Agata and Artur Barciś as Stefan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, A Bachelor's Life Abroad has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bachelor's Life Abroad page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Bachelor's Life Abroad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.