Controversial Subject!
This film is set in Romania in '87 at the end of the Ceausesco regime. A young college student who is pregnant turns to her best friend for help. Anamaria Marinca is first class as the friend who in a pragmatic take charge manner goes above and beyond the call of duty to arrange and manage an illegal abortion, at great cost to herself. Superb directing from Cristian Mungio, excellent cinematography emphasising the stark, drabness of the times and of course the controvertial topic all make this a superb depiction of the dilemma. We all have strong opinions on this topic, so it is brave to take a risk and get into the murky ethical waters. The movie tells what happens without any opinion as to right or wrong but you cannot help being deeply moved by this story. Strong stuff, not for everybody, but well worth the time and money!
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