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202570 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Queen and the Smokehouse

202570 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Forty years of dedication to a smokehouse in a Polish seaside town faces uncertainty as health issues force its local “Queen” to step back.

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Forty years of dedication to a smokehouse in a Polish seaside town faces uncertainty as health issues force its local “Queen” to step back.

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Iga Lisdirector

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Miecia runs a smokehouse in a Polish seaside town. Known as the local “Queen,” she has led the business for forty years. Her commitment has made the smokehouse a cherished part of the community. However, health problems force her to consider stepping back. With her departure, the future of the smokehouse hangs in the balance. The film follows the challenges faced by Miecia and her employees as they confront this uncertain situation.

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