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Philanthropy
The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms.
Genres
ComedyDrama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
2002-03-15
Status
Released
Original Language
Romanian
Vote Count
109
Vote Average
7.661
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mircea Diaconu
Ovidiu Gorea
Gheorghe Dinică
Pavel Puiuț
Mara Nicolescu
Miruna
Viorica Vodă
Diana Dobrovicescu
Anamaria Marinca
Reporter
Marius Florea Vizante
Simpaticul
Florin Zamfirescu
Poetul Gării de Nord
Cristian Gheorghe
Robert Dobrovicescu
Florin Călinescu
El însuși
Constantin Drăgănescu
Tatăl
Monica Ghiuță
Mama
Ovidiu Niculescu
Ospatarul
Valentin Popescu
Recuperator #1
Nae Caranfil
Cântăreț Karaoke
George Lungoci
Reporter
Gabriela Bobes
Marius Capotă
Băiat de Băiat
Marius Rizea
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