The Pawnshop

Jola and Wiesiek are a pair of eccentric businessmen from Bytom, in Poland, and together they run probably the biggest pawnshop in Europe. However, the time of its glory has passed with the closure of nearby mines and growing unemployment in the city. Neither Wiesiek’s crazy marketing ideas nor Jola’s tender heart can help the failing business. She supports her clients not only with a kind word but also with hot soup or a warm coat. Although the pawnshop brings losses, it becomes an important centre of life for the local community.