reporter: kulesze koscielne is a small rural community east of warsaw, not far from the european union's external border. it's nearer to belarus than it is to western europe. town of this size. a small tractor stands in front of a stylish new villa. the fall of communism really shook things up here. many people felt insecure and began to long for a strong national identity. these senior citizens are taking a computer course. they get certificates and a kiss. young journalist karol bancerz is documenting these older people's forays into the modern world. they accept his questions because he's from here and is one of them. >> why did everyone here vote for law and justice? >> we like the party. it's catholic. that's important. yes, and justice is a main issue. >> and they're religious! >> the liberals don't treat the church fairly. it played a key role in polish independence. and in general it's unjust to protray us as homophobic and hostile to foreigners. that's not the case. it hurts. >> but law and justice is accused of being anti-democratic. does that make you afraid? >> no. reporter: