Bastion 2017
Synopsis
The film follows interconnected characters whose lives are shaped by loyalty, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of their choices.
The story spans five countries - Poland, Japan (in the heart of Tokyo), Myanmar, Ukraine, and the UK (London). It draws on true experiences: the main character spent three years in a martial arts monastery in Japan during his twenties, and a war reporter who was kidnapped during the conflict in Ukraine, prompting a tense rescue mission. These events form the backbone of a story the characters never meant to tell.
Through parallel storylines, BASTION explores the complex web of relationships, conflicting interests, and personal responsibilities that define human behavior. Grounded in realism and driven by authentic characters, the film delivers an intense, emotionally resonant narrative where every decision carries weight.
This drama presents a gripping, uncompromising portrayal of courage, loyalty, and moral choice, revealing the story they never meant to tell and offering a rare glimpse into human experience across continents under extreme circumstances.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 95 min
- Format
- Primarily 35mm film, with additional footage captured on RED and Blackmagic digital cameras.
- Director
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Artur Grzeskiewicz, Adrian Grzeskiewicz 1st Feature
- Producer
- Artur Grzeskiewicz Adrian Grzeskiewicz
- Executive Producer
- Artur Grzeskiewicz
- Editor
- aa Pictures
- Screenwriter
- Artur Grzeskiewicz, Adrian Grzeskiewicz
- Director of Photography
- Michal Kidawa, Adam Lesiak
- Production Designer
- Michal Kidawa
- Sound
- AA Pictures
- Composer
- Jaroslaw Kopec, Ana Fernandez, Eric Moreno Soro
- Principal cast
- Agnieszka Praszalowicz, Adrian Grzeskiewicz, Joanna Kubiczek, Artur Praszalowicz, Artur Grzeskiewicz
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Adam Toporowski- Military Consultant
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
A&A Pictures
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