Lucja Kowolik

Michał Kopera has an accident at work. His relatives visiting him at the hospital are more interested in his account than in his health.

When it is discovered that the Zygmunt mine in Upper Silesia has been deemed unprofitable and is to be closed by flooding, the miners go on strike and a violent demonstration ensues.

After leaving prison, Tolek plans to get revenge on his former girlfriend.

An industrialist's wife announces that she is leaving him, but returns shortly after and tells him that she will only stay with him for appearances. This causes the industrialist to rethink his life choices.

Retired Sypniewski stands before a bizarre task - he must drown kittens.