"Sketch for a Popular Film"
Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure.
Social & External
The people behind it
Katia Pascariu
Emilia Cilibiu
Claudia Ieremia
Headmistress
Olimpia Mălai
Mrs. Lucia
Nicodim Ungureanu
Lt. Gheorghescu
Alexandru Potocean
Marius Buzdrugovici
Andi Vasluianu
Mr. Otopeanu
Oana Maria Zaharia
Blonde Nudist Parent
Gabriel Spahiu
Priest Parent
Florin Petrescu
Axinte - A Parent
Ştefan Steel
Eugen Cilibiu
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