Police, Adjective

Police, Adjective

In a world where crime has no meaning

2010 · 110 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Comedy, Crime

A cop named Cristi must go undercover to trail teen Victor who is suspected of selling pot in the north-eastern city of Vaslui.

Directed by Corneliu Porumboiu · Written by Corneliu Porumboiu

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