The Oak (1993) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1993 · 105 min · English

Directed by

Lucian Pintilie

Starring

Gheorghe Visu, Alexandru Matei, Dan Condurache, Dorel Visan, Ion Pavlescu, Maia Morgenstern

Carrying her father’s ashes, Nela begins a journey of self-discovery during a time of widespread turmoil. Her life intersects with Mitică’s, a man whose relationships are challenged by the devastation surrounding them. The land is ravaged by floods, corruption is rampant, and escalating violence threatens to destroy everything they hold dear, forcing them to confront difficult truths and fight for survival.