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COLLECTION · Series · 1987

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Zmiennicy

"Zmiennicy" is a grotesque comedy of absurdity and reality that masterfully blends slapstick, satire, and surrealism to expose the absurdities of life under communist rule in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL). The story follows Jacek Żytkiewicz, a taxi driver in Warsaw, and his mysterious new shift partner, Katarzyna Piórecka, who disguises herself as a man to get the job. The series is a comedy of the grotesque, filled with exaggerated characters, nonsensical bureaucracy, and surreal plot twists. It mocks the inefficiencies and contradictions of PRL institutions—from corrupt officials and inept police to bizarre workplace dynamics and social hypocrisy. Underneath the absurdity lies a thriller-like subplot: a drug trafficking operation smuggling heroin from Thailand to West Germany. This storyline, featuring shady sports officials, a Thai student, and a crooked firefighter, adds a layer of intrigue reminiscent of American crime dramas.

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* 7.8 (11)ComedyPoland
Countries
Poland
Studios
TVP · Centralna Wytwórnia Programów i Filmów Telewizyjnych Poltel
Runtime
55 min/ep
Release
17/10/1987
Score
7.8 / 10 (11)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
15 episodes · 1987
Contract Prices
Episode 1. Contract Prices
1987-10-17 · 56 min

Jacek and Mr. Stanisław take turns driving an old taxi, which the WPT management is soon planning to replace with a new one. Meanwhile, Krashan Bhamaradżanga, a student from Thailand studying in Warsaw, is having trouble with his…

The Last Course
Episode 2. The Last Course
1987-10-24 · 58 min

After returning from his final shift, Stanisław begins repairing his battered old taxi. Suddenly, a statue of a mouse falls onto the car—having detached from a helicopter in flight. It’s a rough day for President Michalik as well: on his…

The Scapegoat
Episode 3. The Scapegoat
1987-11-09 · 58 min

Kasia is growing tired of her thankless job. Every day, she has to endure the exhausting company of President Koniuszko’s wife for several hours, and she’s also responsible for picking up their unruly son from school. During a company…

Classic Gender Logic
Episode 4. Classic Gender Logic
1987-11-16 · 58 min

President Koniuszko makes Kasia an unusual offer: he persuades her to impersonate his son and take the driving exam on his behalf. Kasia initially agrees but soon backs out of the plan. However, she cleverly repurposes the idea—disguising…

Safari
Episode 5. Safari
1987-11-23 · 55 min

Disguised as a man, Kasia begins her job at MPT. She quickly realizes that pretending to be Marian Koniuszko is far more difficult than she expected. This time, she and Jacek are tasked with driving the famous actor Rawicz to Kraków. The…

The Special Care Press
Episode 6. The Special Care Press
1988-01-17 · 55 min

The so-called “special care press” is a weekly magazine that President Klusek’s associates buy in bulk. Hidden inside the newspaper bundles are drugs, which they smuggle to Germany for President Gonschorek. Delighted that the latest…

The Warsaw Link
Episode 7. The Warsaw Link
1987-01-24 · 55 min

Among the passengers arriving from Bangkok and waiting for customs clearance is Krashan, carrying illicit goods. Due to heightened inspections that day, he reaches out to firefighter Kuśmider for help.

Lucky Day
Episode 8. Lucky Day
1987-01-25 · 55 min

During a chase after an express train, Krashan pulls out a gun. Taking advantage of his distraction, Jacek escapes. Krashan and Kuśmider continue on but are soon arrested by the militia. What happened to the money remains a mystery.…

Sentimental Journey
Episode 9. Sentimental Journey
1987-01-26 · 55 min

Gonschorek arrives in Warsaw from Berlin to personally oversee Klusek and the faltering drug operations. Meanwhile, Kasia—who has recently met Jacek and wants to visit him in Zatory—temporarily replaces herself in taxi 1313 with the real…

The Cry of Silence
Episode 10. The Cry of Silence
1987-01-27 · 55 min

Upon learning of the death of renowned novelist Jan Oborniak, editor-in-chief Samelko and his colleague Lusia from the publishing house Opoka rush to publish his final work, The Cry of Silence. However, the manuscript has mysteriously…

Anticipation
Episode 11. Anticipation
1987-01-28 · 55 min

Klusek and Gonschorek try to pressure Jacek into giving false testimony in court regarding the kidnapping of taxi 1313. Kasia, still disguised as Marian Koniuszko, gets involved in a risky scheme to help her friends resolve their housing…

Citizen Monte Christo
Episode 12. Citizen Monte Christo
1987-01-29 · 55 min

Famous director Barewicz receives news that he’s won the Grand Prix at a film festival in West Berlin, along with a prize—a Mercedes. He immediately heads to the border to collect the car, using taxi no. 1313. Unsure of his driving…

Encounters with Themis
Episode 13. Encounters with Themis
1987-01-30 · 55 min

Firefighter Kuśmider and Krashan stand trial for the kidnapping of taxi 1313. The drug-related charges remain murky—both defendants lie through their teeth, and the witnesses contradict themselves. Ultimately, Kuśmider and Krashan receive…

Kiss Me, Kasia
Episode 14. Kiss Me, Kasia
1987-01-31 · 55 min

Krashan gets into taxi 1313, driven by Kasia, intending to retrieve dollars hidden in the driver’s seat. Suspecting a robbery, Kasia fights back and wins. Jacek has long suspected that “Marian K.” is hiding something. After the incident,…

Our Dearest
Episode 15. Our Dearest
1987-02-01 · 58 min

Thanks to Mr. Stanisław’s connection with Michalik, Kasia and Jacek are granted an apartment—rumored to be haunted. While moving in, they accidentally free the thief who had been trapped inside. However, they must pay nearly 1.5 million…

Cast by season
Mieczysław Hryniewicz
Mieczysław Hryniewicz
Jacek Żytkiewicz
Ewa Błaszczyk
Ewa Błaszczyk
Kasia Piórecka
Kazimierz Kaczor
Kazimierz Kaczor
Zenon Kuśmider
Irena Kwiatkowska
Irena Kwiatkowska
Maria Piórecka
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Krystyna Kołodziejczyk
Helena Koniuszkowa
Bronisław Pawlik
Bronisław Pawlik
Stanisław Lesiak
Piotr Pręgowski
Piotr Pręgowski
Krashan Bhamaradżanga
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Tomasz Michalik
Adam Ferency
Adam Ferency
militiaman Borkowski
Marian Opania
Marian Opania
Ceglarek
Zdzisław Wardejn
Zdzisław Wardejn
Waldemar Barewicz
Janusz Rewiński
Janusz Rewiński
Zdzisław Mroczkowski
Stefan Friedmann
Stefan Friedmann
Docent
Artur Barciś
Artur Barciś
Wiesio Ceglarek
Marek Siudym
Marek Siudym
Stefan Parzydlak
Krzysztof Zaleski
Krzysztof Zaleski
Łukasik
Ignacy Machowski
Ignacy Machowski
Piórecki
Marcel Szytenchelm
Marcel Szytenchelm
Marian Koniuszko
Wojciech Pokora
Wojciech Pokora
Antoni Kłusek
Daniel Kozakiewicz
Daniel Kozakiewicz
Romek Piórecki
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