FANFIK premiering on May 17, 2023 for Netflix

... A heartwarming story about love, growing up and finding oneself.

The youth film Fanfik, directed by Marta Karwowska and featuring the screen debut of Alin Szewczyk, will premiere on Netflix on May 17. The film, based on Natalia Osinska's book of the same name, is an empathetic story about growing up and finding oneself.

The main character of Fanfik is Tosia, perceived by her peers as an outsider. Her way of escaping from the world in which she feels lost is to write online stories - fanfics. When a new student, Leon, comes to school, unfamiliar feelings begin to grow in her. As she discovers herself and her true identity, she begins to understand that she is a boy, Tosiek.

In addition to Alin Szewczyk, making their debut in the lead role, the film also features Dobromir Dymecki (Marcin - Tosiek's dad) and Jan Cięciara (Leon). Marta Karwowska, creator of hit movies for children and teenagers (Tarapaty, Tarapaty 2), is responsible for directing.

- Fanfik is an invitation to a world where everyone will feel comfortable and safe. We wanted this title to be for young viewers like a "slice" in the world of issues that so often divide us. And that's why instead of rejection, we find love here, and instead of drama - hope. - emphasizes Marta Karwowska, director and co-writer of the film - We meet Tośka at a moment when she feels lost and frustration, the source of which she cannot define. However, thanks to the support of loved ones and peers, who accept his choices and approach them with love, understanding and openness, the character can enjoy being who he is. The topic touched on in the film is not simple, but we believe that showing it from the perspective of hope will help warm the hearts of teenagers and their parents.

Synopsis:Tosia is a young person facing the role imposed by her environment and is considered an outsider by her peers. Over time, Tosia discovers her identity and understands that (s)he is a boy - Tosiek. Fanfic is a story about growing up, getting to know yourself, and taming the world.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The film is based on the best-selling book by Natalia Osińska with the same title.

Creators: Marta Karwowska (director, scriptwriter), Grzegorz Jaroszuk (scriptwriter)

Production: Orphan Studio, Paweł Heba, Jerzy Dzięgielewski, Maciej Sojka, Roman Szczepanik

Cast: Alin Szewczyk (Tosiek/Tośka), Jan Cięciara (Leon), Dobromir Dymecki (Marcin - Tosiek’s dad), Ignacy Liss (Maks), Maja Szopa (Emilia), Agnieszka Rajda (Roksana), Krzysztof Oleksyn (Konrad)

Genre:coming of age, romance

Premiere:17 May