Bitter-Sweet (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Bitter-Sweet is a drama film directed by Władysław Pasikowski.
What it’s about. Mateusz, Igor, Marlon, and Paulina attend the same high school. After returning from Budapest, Mateusz learns that one of his classmates, a boy named Bąbel, has hanged himself on the school playground. Distraught by the tragedy of his friend, he decides to conduct his own investigation into his death. Igor, who found Bąbel's body, knows what happened but is afraid to speak up. The same is true of other students, and even teachers, who are mainly preoccupied with their own personal problems. He sees his last chance in a conversation with Paulina, who is in love with him, but the girl leaves him alone in his fight to find out the truth.
Who’s in it. Bitter-Sweet stars Rafał Mohr as Mateusz 'Mat' Hertz, Rafał Olbrychski as Maria Leon 'Marlon' Schultz, Anita Werner as Paulina Wrońska and Bogusław Linda as Filip Kamiński, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bitter-Sweet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter-Sweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter-Sweet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter-Sweet (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter-Sweet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bitter-Sweet worth watching?
- Bitter-Sweet holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bitter-Sweet?
- Bitter-Sweet stars Rafał Mohr, Rafał Olbrychski, Anita Werner, Bogusław Linda and Marek Kondrat.
- When was Bitter-Sweet released?
- Bitter-Sweet was released in 1996.