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Amid the frost-kissed landscape of a divided Polish castle, a tense drama unfolds. It is a game of chess played by two embittered souls: a fatalistic notary and an explosive old soldier's niece, owners of the castle's divided halves. The old soldier, revered as the Cupbearer, and the notary are bitter rivals, a feud that threatens to extinguish the budding romance of Klara, the soldier's niece, and Waclaw, the notary's son.
On this icy day, the taciturn Cupbearer enlists the help of a boastful courtier, Papkin, to express his intentions to marry the widow Hanna. Papkin's silver tongue works its charm, and the wedding date is hastily set for the next day. But the notary's cunning mind sets his own scheme in motion, plotting to marry Waclaw to the widow, seeking to topple the Cupbearer's plans.
When the Cupbearer becomes privy to this treacherous ploy, he retaliates with a plan of his own. The air thickens with anticipation of poison, a duel, kidnapping, and imprisonment. However, fate, the greatest player of all, could have another resolution in store. The castle's walls echo with intrigue as destinies intersect and collude in this riveting tale of love, rivalry, and revenge.
Where to watch The Revenge?
The Revenge is a comedy movie featuring Roman Polanski and directed by Andrzej Wajda.
The Revenge is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel.