When the only local funeral home owner—a corrupt businessman named Jackowski —refuses to bury the deceased, Mietek decides to take matters into his own hands. Despite having no experience, he decides to open his own funeral business to give his friend a proper send-off.
The series was produced for CANAL+ Premium and has been praised for its high production values and sharp script. "Minuta ciszy" Episode #1.1(2022)
The debut episode establishes the central conflict and the show's unique tone, blending with social commentary . When the only local funeral home owner—a corrupt
The story follows Mietek Zasada (played by Robert Więckiewicz), a newly retired mailman living in a small town. His quiet retirement is upended when his best friend dies by suicide. The debut episode establishes the central conflict and
The episode explores the monopoly of death in small communities, the clash of ethics versus profit, and the complex grieving process.
Director Jacek Lusiński sets a somber yet satirical tone, highlighting the bureaucratic and social hurdles of the "death industry" in Poland. Key Cast & Production
Delivers a powerhouse performance as the stoic yet determined Mietek.