This Polish period drama is incredibly well crafted and impressive in so many ways, and in its own way it is a great piece of old fashioned screen storytelling, however, there are some glaring flaws. The storyline starts well; it's old Warsaw in the early 20c and I was soon absorbed by the tale of a successful surgeon who's life is turned upside down, losing his home memory and livelihood, and has to find his way back...I was hooked, however, increasingly the plot then becomes just a bit unlikely, and by turns by the end it's almost ridiculous. There are awkward overtones of Downton Abbey, and some clunky cheesy plot lines, however much of it works too, and ultimately it was enjoyable and a satisfying easy going experience. Don't be put off by those faults. If you can suspended disbelief in the obvious inconsistencies then you'll enjoy it for what it is - a perfect rainy afternoon movie.
Review of Forgotten Love
