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The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms. - Philanthropy
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Title: Philanthropy

Release Date: 15 Mar 2002

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Domino Film, MACT Productions, Media Pro Pictures

Production Companies: Domino Film, MACT Productions, Media Pro Pictures

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.

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Average Vote: 7.6 (104 votes)

Cast

  • Ovidiu Gorea: Mircea Diaconu
  • Pavel Puiuț: Gheorghe Dinică
  • Miruna: Mara Nicolescu
  • Diana Dobrovicescu: Viorica Vodă
  • Reporter: Anamaria Marinca
  • Simpaticul: Marius Florea Vizante
  • Poetul Gării de Nord: Florin Zamfirescu
  • Robert Dobrovicescu: Cristian Gheorghe
  • El însuși: Florin Călinescu
  • Tatăl: Constantin Drăgănescu
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