Philanthropy
The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms.
2002 · 1h 50m · N/A
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Nae Caranfil
Overview
In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, never could afford it. Looking for a source of income more substantial than a teacher's salary, Ovidiu plunges into a fabulous world – the beggar mob.
Director and cast
- Nae Caranfil Director
- Mircea Diaconu as Ovidiu Gorea
- Gheorghe Dinică as Pavel Puiut
- Mara Nicolescu as Miruna
- Viorica Vodă as Diana Dobrovicescu
- Anamaria Marinca as Reporter
- Marius Florea Vizante as Simpaticul
- Florin Zamfirescu as Poetul Gării de Nord
- Cristian Gheorghe as Robert Dobrovicescu
- Florin Călinescu as El însuși
- Constantin Drăgănescu Cast
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