In rural Poland during the late 1980s, this story follows the Małolepsza family in the village of Gudzewo. Written by Marian Pilot, a key voice in Polish literature's focus on rural life, it explores the difficulties faced by families who stay on their land as their children move to cities. The story centers on Bolek, a 20-year-old who stays with his parents on their small farm. He represents the rebellious attitude of his generation, preferring a life of drinking and fighting over city opportunities. As he interacts with his close friends, Bolek's loneliness is highlighted by the fact that most young women from his village have left for urban life, limiting his chances for connection and romance.
