Treasure

Shortly after the fall of the Iron Curtain, New York music journalist Ruth Rothwax travels to Poland with her father Edek to explore her Jewish family’s heritage. For Edek, a Holocaust survivor, it is his first trip back to the scenes of his childhood. While Ruth is determined to gain a better understanding of her parents’ trauma, ever-cheerful Edek wants to leave the past behind. So, he sabotages Ruth’s plans, creating more than a few unintentionally comical situations. During this eventful week, the two uncover old family secrets. Their fragile relationship develops into love and a deep understanding.