Smartie and Me

Kacper
Lisowski

(1972, Poland) Selected filmography: Station Warszawa (Stacja Warszawa, 2013), Father’s Day (Ojcze masz, 2014), World Champion (Mistrz swiata, 2018), Judges Under Pressure (Sędziowie pod presją, 2021)

Thirteen-year-old Franka seems to live a perfect life, but in reality she struggles with her parents’ arguments and bullying from her peers. When an abandoned dog enters her life, it becomes her only source of support and hope for change. This sensitive story of friendship between a human and an animal explores loneliness, family relationships, and adolescent mental health, showing how important it is not to be afraid to ask for help.