"Lęk" tells the emotional story of two sisters, Małgorzata and Łucja. Małgorzata is a single lawyer by preference, and Łucja is an assistant at Małgorzata's law firm and a mother of two. These sisters, going on a journey for the first time in years, learn that one of them has a terminal illness and their destination is Switzerland, a country that permits euthanasia. This situation leads them to deeply contemplate life and death and question their own beliefs. The film displays the complexity, sensitivity, and pain of life, death, family ties, and choices. Viewers empathize with the sisters on this emotional journey and question life and death by putting themselves in their shoes. While focusing on viewers' emotional experiences, the film also emphasizes the importance of personal choices and moral values in the face of death.
The film was shot amidst the enchanting landscapes and serene nature of Switzerland.
