''Expecting Love'' ( pl, Mała wielka miłość, ) is a 2008 Polish/American film directed by
Łukasz Karwowski and written by
Łukasz Karwowski and Kas Graham, starring
Joshua Leonard
Joshua Granville Leonard (born June 17, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his role in ''The Blair Witch Project'' (1999). He has since starred in films such as '' Madhouse'' (2004), '' The Shaggy Dog'' (2006), '' Higher G ...
,
Agnieszka Grochowska
Agnieszka Grochowska (born 31 December 1979) is a Polish film and theatre actress.
Life
She was born on 31 December 1979 in Warsaw. She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 2002. In 2003, she started working at the ...
,
Robert Forster
Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in '' Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in '' The Delta Force'' (1986 ...
, Michael Dunn, Mikolaj Grabowski and Agnieszka Pilaszewska.
Plot
Ian (
Joshua Leonard
Joshua Granville Leonard (born June 17, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his role in ''The Blair Witch Project'' (1999). He has since starred in films such as '' Madhouse'' (2004), '' The Shaggy Dog'' (2006), '' Higher G ...
) is a successful American lawyer and rising star in a Los Angeles firm run by George Patten (
Robert Forster
Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in '' Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in '' The Delta Force'' (1986 ...
). Ian's life is upended when he discovers a fling he had with Joanna (
Agnieszka Grochowska
Agnieszka Grochowska (born 31 December 1979) is a Polish film and theatre actress.
Life
She was born on 31 December 1979 in Warsaw. She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 2002. In 2003, she started working at the ...
), a Polish woman, has resulted in a pregnancy. With his career on the line, Ian heads to Warsaw in an attempt to talk Joanna out of keeping the baby, but what he discovers on the other side of the world leads to unexpected twists and turns, forcing to him to confront his priorities in life and love.
Release
The film was released in Poland theatrically on March 23, 2008.
Cast
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Joshua Leonard
Joshua Granville Leonard (born June 17, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his role in ''The Blair Witch Project'' (1999). He has since starred in films such as '' Madhouse'' (2004), '' The Shaggy Dog'' (2006), '' Higher G ...
as Ian
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Agnieszka Grochowska
Agnieszka Grochowska (born 31 December 1979) is a Polish film and theatre actress.
Life
She was born on 31 December 1979 in Warsaw. She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 2002. In 2003, she started working at the ...
as Joanna Malczyk
* Mikolaj Grabowski as Bogdan
* Agnieszka Pilaszewska as Aldona
* Marcin Bosak as Marcel
* Michael Dunn as Steve
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Robert Forster
Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in '' Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in '' The Delta Force'' (1986 ...
as Agent Stenson
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Liz Torres
Elizabeth Larrieu Torres (born September 27, 1947) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Torres is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series ''The John Larroquette Show'' (1993–1996), for which she received two ...
as Juanita
* Lukasz Simlat as Zbyszek
* Anna Guzik as Marianna
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Cathy Doe as Chloe
* Maciej Kowalewski as Policeman 1
* Maciej Wierzbicki as Policeman 2
* Agnieszka Wielgosz as Prostitute
* Sean Smith as SEC Agent #1
* Wil Bowers as SEC Agent #2
* Marcin Perchuc as Doctor
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Sara Erikson
Sara Erikson is an American television and film actress.
Career
Erikson is known for her recurring role as Robyn Marquette, Vince's scheming ex-girlfriend and co-worker in '' What I Like About You'', and various characters in the Jeff Foxwor ...
as Kelly
* Redbad Klynstra as Dumplings bar owner
* Michal Zurawski as Hotel security
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David Groh
David Lawrence Groh (May 21, 1939 – February 12, 2008)Noland, Clair"David Groh, 68; Husband on 'Rhoda'" ''Los Angeles Times''. 14 February 2008. was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Joe Gerard in the 1970s television series ''R ...
as Used Car Dealer
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Agata Kulesza as Doctor
References
External links
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2008 films
Polish independent films
American independent films
2008 independent films
2000s American films
2000s Polish-language films
Films about Polish-American culture