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The Oak (1992)

1h 45m 1992 Romania, France

Set against the backdrop of Romania prior to Ceausescu's fall, Nela's journey unfolds as the daughter of a former Securitate colonel. Rejecting her sister's path as a secret police agent, she chooses to live with her father until his death. Grieving and seeking change, Nela departs from Bucharest, eventually finding herself in a quaint town. There, she crosses paths with Mitica, a surgeon who shares her irreverent outlook on life. Together, they navigate their pasts, finding solace and laughter amid the shadows of a repressive regime.

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