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The story begins in . Two volunteers— Maks (a boisterous opportunist) and Albert (a serious scientist)—agree to be the first humans to undergo a hibernation experiment. Originally intended to last three years, the experiment goes horribly wrong when a global nuclear war breaks out shortly after they are frozen. The Awakening: A World Without Men

, a more radical security official, wants them "liquidated" (forcibly naturalized through a "sex-change" operation). Seksmisja (1983) reЕј. Juliusz Machulski

The film concludes with Maks and Albert deciding to stay on the surface. They realize the future of humanity depends on them. The final scene—one of the most famous in Polish cinema—shows them successfully "re-introducing" masculinity to the world in a way that suggests the cycle of life (and the battle of the sexes) will begin anew. The story begins in

The protagonists are treated as "natural specimens" and "historical curiosities." The ruling body, led by the , views them as a threat to their peaceful, man-free order. The Awakening: A World Without Men , a

Maks and Albert struggle to adapt. While Albert tries to understand the logic of this new world, Maks is preoccupied with finding "real" food and pursuing the women, leading to several comedic clashes with the rigid social norms of the underground state. The Escape and The Big Reveal

: They find a luxurious villa on the surface where the "Her Excellency" (the leader of the League of Women) lives. To their amazement, they discover that Her Excellency is actually a man who has been living in disguise to maintain power. The Resolution: A New Beginning