Sweat 2021

Sylwia Zajac, played by Magdalena Kolesnik, is a popular fitness influencer with a significant online presence. Alongside her coaching partner Julian Swiezewski, she leads engaging fitness routines that attract large crowds. Regularly sharing her workouts and personal experiences on social media, she finds herself navigating through some conflicts with a brand sponsor after a recent viral video where she candidly expressed her feelings of loneliness.

During a routine outing with her dog, Jackson, Sylwia notices a man in his car observing her. To her shock, when she confronts him later, he is caught in an inappropriate act. The following morning, she discovers a public apology from this stranger—her self-proclaimed ‘stalker’—who relates to her sense of loneliness and desire for love.

Amidst buying a birthday present for her mother Aleksandra Konieczna, Sylwia encounters a fan who opens up about her own struggles with a failing marriage and a recent miscarriage. This encounter triggers a deep emotional response from Sylwia, leading her to admit her thoughts of quitting her career.

At her mother’s birthday lunch, the atmosphere shifts when the topic of the stalker arises, sparking a heated discussion between Sylwia and Basia. As tensions rise, Sylwia storms out, only to reconcile later and return for birthday cake with her family.

That night, Sylwia meets up with Julian Swiezewski at an exclusive party and invites him back home. However, her sense of security is shattered when she spots the stalker’s car parked outside. Sharing her unsettling experience with Klaudiusz, he takes matters into his own hands by violently confronting the stalker, leaving Sylwia horrified. As her shock deepens, Klaudiusz’s behavior turns disturbing, mirroring the stalker’s earlier actions.

Determined to check on the wounded stalker, Sylwia finds him in a vulnerable state, and despite the chaos, she offers compassion by helping him to the hospital.

The following day, during a television appearance, Sylwia faces questions and backlash about her viral video. Tearfully but resolutely, she defends the legitimacy of sharing both her struggles and triumphs, proclaiming that “weak and pathetic people are the most beautiful people.” This moment becomes a pivotal emotional release for her, allowing her to embrace her truth and complete her fitness routine on live television, expressing a newfound sense of resilience.