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Why Me? (2015)

De ce eu? (original title)
| Drama, Thriller | 5 November 2015 (Hungary)
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Cristian, a young idealistic prosecutor whose career is on the rise, tries to crack a case against a senior colleague accused of corruption. The dilemma of choosing between his career and ... See full summary »

Director:

Tudor Giurgiu

Writers:

Tudor Giurgiu, Loredana Novak

Stars:

Emilian Oprea, Mihai Constantin, Andreea Vasile | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emilian Oprea ... Cristian Panduru
Mihai Constantin Mihai Constantin ... Procuror Codrea
Andreea Vasile ... Dora
Dan Condurache ... Procuror Iustin Petrut
Liviu Pintileasa Liviu Pintileasa ... Ionut
Mihai Smarandache Mihai Smarandache ... Serban
Alin Florea Alin Florea ... Bogdan Leca
Lucretia Mandric Lucretia Mandric ... Matusa
Sore Mihalache ... Alina
Ionut Caras Ionut Caras ... Rares
Virgil Ogasanu Virgil Ogasanu ... Procurorul General al Romaniei, Iovitu
Barna Bányai Kelemen Barna Bányai Kelemen ... Lajos Molnar (as Banyai Kelemen Barna)
Madalina Ciotea ... Elena Bontidean
Olga Delia Mateescu Olga Delia Mateescu ... Ministrul Justitiei, Liliana Boariu
Camelia Maxim Camelia Maxim ... Procuror Ilinca Penescu
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Storyline

Cristian, a young idealistic prosecutor whose career is on the rise, tries to crack a case against a senior colleague accused of corruption. The dilemma of choosing between his career and the truth weighs heavily on his shoulders. Looking further to solve the case, he enters a danger zone paved with unexpected and painful revelations.

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Taglines:

One man against them all

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Romania | Bulgaria | Hungary

Language:

Romanian | English

Release Date:

5 November 2015 (Hungary) See more »

Also Known As:

The Dream Circle See more »

Filming Locations:

Romania
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Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,200,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Chouchkov Brothers, Cor Leonis Films, Libra Film See more »
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Runtime:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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Awsome real insight in the corrupted world of romanian law
26 August 2019 | by msromcj – See all my reviews

Based on a genuine true story, the facts presented are true and sadly the battle against corruption is still very much alive to this day.
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