Swan Song (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Swan Song is a comedy film directed by Robert Gliński, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After discussions with Schwartz, a producer from the West, screenwriter Stefan comes back to Poland. Everybody reminds him of his previous success: “The Flame”. The tired protagonist goes back to his wife, actress Ewa, who is eagerly awaiting him. Ewa goes to an audition which doesn’t turn out too well. On the next day, Stefan and his collaborators are wondering what to write a scenario about. Meanwhile, Stefan has a tooth ache. He decides to visit a dentist but is scared away by the price he has to pay for the treatment. Stefan still can’t find an idea for a scenario, and Ewa is not being cast. They decide to sell the car, but a man who takes their car out for a test drive doesn’t return. Stefan is changing ideas for the scenario constantly, he can’t make up his mind… at home, a pipe goes off… the wine he keeps in gallons blows up… the milicia (People’s Republic of Poland’s police) comes and general chaos ensues, as they are drowning in water and wine… which gives Stefan an idea…
Who’s in it. Swan Song stars Jan Peszek as Stefan Dziedzic, Grażyna Barszczewska as Ewa, Bogdan Baer as Film Studio Manager and Jolanta Piętek-Górecka as Heroine in Stefan's ideas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Swan Song has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swan Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swan Song tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swan Song (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swan Song change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swan Song worth watching?
- Swan Song holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swan Song?
- Swan Song stars Jan Peszek, Grażyna Barszczewska, Bogdan Baer, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka and Tomasz Zygadło.
- When was Swan Song released?
- Swan Song was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.