Pharmakon

Name: Pharmakon
Director: Joni Shanaj
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 2012-02-01
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Klevis Bega, Olta Gixhari, Niko Kanxheri, Vasil Goda, Pano Aliu

2012 · 129 min · ★ 5.0 · Thriller, Drama

A young pharmacist enters into a casual relationship with a young woman alleged to be his father's secret mistress, in contemporary Tirana.

Directed by Joni Shanaj · Written by Joni Shanaj

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Klevis Bega Branko
Olta Gixhari Sara
Niko Kanxheri Dr. Sokrat
Vasil Goda Sherif
Pano Aliu Gjergji
Jonida Shehu The Journalist
Elidon Alikaj The Waiter
Anxhela Cikopano Receptionist 1
Aljonka Aliu Receptionist 2
Odeta Cunaj Beauty Salon Girl
Laura Baholli Little Girl

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Pharmakon

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