Close Ties (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.8

Close Ties poster

Released in 2016, Close Ties is a documentary film directed by Zofia Kowalewska, running about 18 minutes.

What it’s about. Forty five years of marriage is an impressive anniversary. Barbara and Zdzisław could be proud of themselves if not for the fact that the husband left the wife for his lover eight years ago. But now they are together again, although Barbara claims that if it were not for his infirm legs, Zdzisław would still be chasing skirts around Kraków. Despite the past resentment, everyday problems with paying bills, an occupied bathroom and rearranging furniture, they have a hard to define bond.

Who’s in it. Close Ties stars Barbara Torhan as Self and Zdzisław Torhan as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Close Ties has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close Ties page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Close Ties (2016)?
In US, Close Ties is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Close Ties worth watching?
Close Ties holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Close Ties?
Close Ties stars Barbara Torhan and Zdzisław Torhan.
When was Close Ties released?
Close Ties was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.