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The Welts (Pregi) is a dramatic, as well as a bit artsy, film about abuse. Andrzej Winkler (Jan Frycz) is trying to raise his son right and is one that doesn't spare the rod to do so. His son, Wojciech, is a smart aleck and doesn't have much luck considering how much goes wrong for him giving his father many reasons to punish him. The story takes place in two time periods; we see Wojciech as a 12 year old (Waclaw Adamczyk) and as an adult (Michal Zebrowski). This gives us time to see what shaped Wojciech and the results it had on him.

One can't help but wonder if Wojciech's bad behavior leads to him to being punished or if the punishment is leading him to misbehave. There is something very tragic about the story but this may be part of what makes it so powerful. The story itself is intense and the great acting and powerful music at just the right moments only make it more so. Although the movie is about a very serious subject, there are moments of humor here and there that lighten the mood unexpectedly. I have to say, please don't think the movie is all gloom and doom as hope for something better is always there.

Although the name The Welts may seem a bit odd for a title, it will seem most appropriate by the time you finish watching it. The Welts is an exceptional movie and has a quality about it that is sure to impress. I highly recommend this film for everyone.