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Railway linesman Tsanko Petrov (Stefan Denolyubov) discovers millions of lev on the train tracks. When he reports the money rather than pocketing it, his co-workers label him the “fool of the nation,” but the Ministry of Transport—currently embroiled in a scandal—takes the opportunity to parade their new hero. Little do they know that Tsanko suffers from a debilitating stutter and might not be a PR person’s dream of an example of Bulgarian honesty and responsibility to parade on TV. But compared to the intense and driven Julia Staikov (Margita Gosheva), he’s an angel. When Julia removes his watch—a Russian-made Slava (Glory), inscribed and presented to him by his father—for the ceremony to present him with an improved digital model, it sets off a chain of events that threatens to bring down the Ministry thanks to a combination of corruption, irresponsibility and arrogance. (New Wave Films)

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Malarkey 

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English I am constantly swamped by a plethora of average European dramas that lack originality, unique actors, or simply just an idea; I was afraid that a perfect European drama is practically nowhere to be found. However, the Bulgarians convinced me otherwise and proved why European naturalism is so important in movies. A stunner from the very first minute until the last second. I have nothing more to add. ()

Marigold 

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English The tragedy of an ordinary person. In the best tradition of Dardennov verism and the Romanian new wave, but adjusted according to Bulgarian time. A scathing allegory / tragedy / farce about a man who stutters at the wrong time, in the wrong place, to get back a watch that goes neither too fast nor too slow. A screenwriting masterpiece supported by fantastic acting performances and a millimeter cut, which makes things last just long enough that the viewer cannot get an overly clear impression. The point? Devastating. Wake me when someone films something at least half as accurate and uncompromising. ()

angel74 

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English If I found a bundle of money like that without anyone noticing, I definitely wouldn't go to the police like Canko; instead, I would treat myself and sweeten my life a bit. All the time I wondered why he didn't at least keep something and as the problems grew I felt more and more sorry for him. However, some of the situations in which he found himself were almost tragicomic. On the other hand, the self-centered careerist Julia often deserved a good scolding. If I were her husband, I would definitely give her a piece of my mind. Stefan Denolyubov absolutely thrilled me in the role of Canko Petrov and Margita Gosheva as Julia Staykova wasn't bad at all either. And what about the resolution of the story? It was perfect. It’s a really great movie! For its sheer originality, I have to give it five stars. ()