Comedy,Drama
Poland,Germany
Never Gonna Snow Again is a dark comedy-drama film directed by Malgorzata Szumowska and co-written with Michal Englert. The film stars Alec Utgoff as Zenia, a Ukrainian migrant who works as a masseur in a wealthy gated community in Poland. Zenia's clients are mainly middle-class residents who are dealing with various personal problems and anxieties.
As Zenia works his magic on his clients, he becomes an object of fascination and desire to many of the residents, particularly the women. Zenia's healing powers and grounded spirituality make him an unwitting guru figure among the residents, who see him as a source of hope and inspiration.
However, as Zenia becomes more involved in the lives of his clients, he begins to uncover some of the darker secrets and complexities of the community. His interactions with the residents reveal the deep-seated anxieties, traumas, and desires that exist beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives.
The film explores themes of class, identity, and isolation, and offers a unique perspective on contemporary Polish society. It combines elements of surrealism, magical realism, and social commentary to create a captivating and thought-provoking experience. Ultimately, Never Gonna Snow Again is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning and connection in a complex and confusing world.
