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The Oak

The Oak

A description of Romania before Ceausescu's downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police. She refused to become like her sister, an agent of this Securitate, and lives with her father. After he died, she leaves Bucharest, and ends up in a little town, where she meets Mitica, a surgeon, another herself, laughing at everything.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Balanţa
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1992-09-16
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 6.394/10 (47 votes)
  • Budget: $3,700,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Parnasse Production, Les Films du Scarabée, MK2 Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5748
  • Languages: Romanian

Cast & Crew

Maia Morgenstern

Maia Morgenstern

as Nela

Răzvan Vasilescu

Răzvan Vasilescu

as Mitica

Victor Rebengiuc

Victor Rebengiuc

as Village mayor

Dorel Vișan

Dorel Vișan

as Country Priest

Mariana Mihuț

Mariana Mihuț

as Priest's wife

Dan Condurache

Dan Condurache

as Prosecutor

Magda Catone

Magda Catone

as Mitica's assistant

Gheorghe Visu

Gheorghe Visu

as Priest in the train

Virgil Andriescu

Virgil Andriescu

as Truica

Ion Pavlescu

Ion Pavlescu

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

BALANȚA (versiunea restaurată 4K) - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

surgeonromaniacommunist party

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oak?

The Oak is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1992-09-16.

Who are the main actors in The Oak?

The main cast includes Maia Morgenstern, Răzvan Vasilescu, Victor Rebengiuc, Dorel Vișan, Mariana Mihuț, .

Where can I watch The Oak online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Oak is available.

Is The Oak based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Oak?

The Oak has an IMDb rating of 6.394/10 based on 47 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Oak?

The movie had a production budget of $3,700,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Oak?

The soundtrack was composed by Parnasse Production, Les Films du Scarabée, MK2 Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Oak filmed?

The Oak was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Oak?

The total runtime of The Oak is 105 minutes.

Is The Oak suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Oak?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Oak.

Does The Oak have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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