Director Agnieszka Holland's "Kobieta Samotna" is the true portrayal of the harsh life of ordinary people under communist regime. It is the depiction of a single woman with modest economic resources who looks after herself and her young son against all odds which makes this film extremely humanist as well as intelligent.In many ways,this film is a grim reminder of sufferings endured by the proletariat in Poland.Polish actress Maria Chwalibog gives a brilliant yet a discreet performance in order to delineate Irena, a postal worker who supplements her little income with minor tips which she receives occasionally from people.The extent to which this film remains close to detail concerns a scene which shows a petty watchman using physical force to prevent Irena and her son from lodging their complaint.This film also stars Boguslaw Linda-One of the most famous Polish actors.As a disabled former miner,he plays one of the least glamorous roles of his career.Although the film is a veiled critique of communist government in Poland,it did not manage to escape the wrath of communist authorities. This film was banned by authorities when martial law was declared in Poland.