Oliver is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
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Pawel Szajda as Oliver Linovsky
Janusz Gajos as Frank Goretzky
Grażyna Barszczewska as pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
Wojciech Pszoniak as profesor Karloff
Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska as Kornelia
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