Cast
Stefan Iordache 
Tora Vasilescu Petre Simionescu Victor Ionescu Ion Fiscuteanu Constantin Dinulescu
Credits
Written by: 
Mircea Daneliuc
Plot
In 1930s Romania, a desperate gambler exploits an elderly man for casino luck, an act that triggers his own severe psychological undoing. Consumed by madness, he transfers his obsession to a painting that resembles his mother and forces his girlfriend to physically mimic the portrait, driving her to a suicide attempt.
Sinekatalog’s take
A desperate gambler's obsession tips into madness, and the people around him pay. The film is dark, feverish and psychologically intense, with a claustrophobic sense of doom. Strong for viewers who can handle harsh Romanian drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (355 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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