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Sweet Rush (2009): Cast

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Sweet Rush is a 2009 drama starring Andrzej Wajda, Krystyna Janda and Jan Englert. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Sweet Rush (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sweet Rush About?

The premise of Sweet Rush without spoilers.

An aging woman, trapped in a marriage to a work‑obsessed doctor, unexpectedly encounters a young man who revitalizes her sense of youth. A director documents her life, blurring the line between the scripted scenes and the real, off‑camera turmoil, weaving on‑screen and behind‑the‑scenes drama together.

Sweet Rush Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • dying
  • poland
  • monologue
  • film within a film
  • dead child
  • mature woman young man relationship
  • deep cleavage
  • directed by cowriter
  • based on short story
  • domestic drama
  • based on monologue
  • title co written by female
+36 more
  • framing story
  • told in flashback
  • film crew
  • behind the scenes
  • workaholic
  • doctor
  • small town life
  • death from cancer
  • polish cinema
  • film actress
  • housekeeper
  • bridge player
  • girlfriend
  • husband wife relationship
  • female protagonist
  • dance floor
  • doctor's wife
  • dead children
  • swimming
  • kiss
  • married
  • woman
  • actress
  • man
  • touch of death
  • terminal illness
  • small town
  • river
  • lost son
  • episodic structure
  • drowning
  • death
  • death of husband
  • confession
  • 1950s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sweet Rush Cast & Characters

Andrzej Wajda leads the cast, with Krystyna Janda as Marta / Actress and Jan Englert as Doctor, Marta's Husband.

Details

Sweet Rush Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Der Kalmus” and “El junco”.

Also known as
  • Der Kalmus
  • El junco
  • Puškvorec
  • Γλυκιά Έξαψη
  • Сладка тръпка
  • Sazlıkta
  • 甜蜜的冲动
  • Аир

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FAQ

Sweet Rush FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sweet Rush, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sweet Rush?

Sweet Rush runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Sweet Rush released?

Sweet Rush was released on February 13, 2009.

Who is in the cast of Sweet Rush?

Sweet Rush stars Andrzej Wajda, Krystyna Janda as Marta / Actress and Jan Englert as Doctor, Marta's Husband, among 26 credited actors.

Does Sweet Rush have a post-credit scene?

No. Sweet Rush has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sweet Rush in?

The original language of Sweet Rush is Polish.

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