Death Before the Wedding: Everything you need to know About the Polish Drama

The newly released trailer for Death Before the Wedding has set the stage for an emotional and captivating Polish film that blends romance, family drama, and cultural conflicts. The sneak peek hints at a heartwarming yet intense story, giving viewers a taste of the complex relationships at play. With its intriguing premise, the film is already generating buzz among international audiences.

Also known as Zgon przed weselem, this Polish drama brings together a stellar cast of industry veterans, delivering a compelling narrative about love and tradition. As Maja introduces her fiancé to her traditional parents, deep-seated biases and a farm crisis add layers of tension to their already complicated family dynamics. 

With a fresh take on family bonds and cultural expectations, Death Before the Wedding is shaping up to be an unforgettable cinematic experience. If you’re eager to know more about its plot, cast, and latest updates, we’ve got all the details you need. Stay tuned as we continue to update with new information!

Release date & Where to Watch

Death Before the Wedding is set to premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, on Netflix.

What is Death Before the Wedding About?

Death Before the Wedding follows Maja as she brings her fiancé home to meet her traditional parents. However, their family dairy farm is in crisis, adding tension to an already complicated introduction. As emotions run high, cultural differences and deep-seated biases come to the surface, forcing the family to confront their values.

Amid the turmoil, Maja and her fiancé must navigate not only family drama but also their own relationship struggles. With traditions clashing against modern love, the couple faces difficult choices that could shape their future.

Blending romance and family dynamics, this Polish film explores whether love can endure when faced with generational divides and unexpected hardships. Will Maja’s family accept her choices, or will their differences pull them apart?

Who’s Starring in Death Before the Wedding?

• Agnieszka Suchora (Silent Night, Operation Hyacinth) as Regina
• Paulina Galazka (Girls to Buy, The Lure) as Ika Rylska
• Natalia Iwanska (Colors of Evil: Red, Horror Story) as Maja
• Tomasz Karolak (Kryminalni, Drzazgi, 39 i pól) as Mirek
• Gamou Fall as Milosz
• Antoni Pawlicki as Rylski
• Waleria Gorobets as Iza
• Robert Talarczyk as Gajda
• Monica Mariotti as Karolina
• Barbara Garstka as Hanka
• Lukasz Szczepanowski as Jeremi
• Krzysztof Chodorowski as Policeman Tomek
• Bartlomiej Firlet as Priest Janusz
• Ewa Kaim as Mother of Milosz
• Mamadou Ba as Father of Milosz
• Grzegorz Gadziomski as Dean
• Marcin Bubólka as Bartender Wlodek
• Viet Anh Do as Student Ann

Is There a Trailer for Death Before the Wedding?

Watch the newly released trailer below.

Behind the Scenes

Harlem Ice is directed by Tomasz Konecki and Iwona Ogonowska-Konecka, with a screenplay by Hanna Węsierska and Karolina Szymczyk-Majchrzak. The show is produced by Magdalena Szwedkowicz under MAG Entertainment, featuring cinematography by Tomasz Madejski and music composed by Paweł Lucewicz. Filming took place in Sonsk, Gasocin, Warsaw, and Serock in Mazowieckie, Poland.

Barbara Garstka who plays Hanka, shared some behind the scenes photos from the shoot. Check them out here:

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