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Аптекарь
André (Curado Ribeiro), is a son of a wealthy family who meets a girl called Luisinha (Milu). Luisinha lives at a small pension house with Rita (Maria Olguim) and Januário (João Silva), who are as parents to her, and with mr. Simplício Costa (António Silva), better known as Costa do Castelo, a lazy but highly talented guitar player who together with (Hermínia Silva) reaches success.
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Plot Summary
A retired police detective, Dmitri, living a quiet life, is drawn back into the world of crime when a former colleague asks for help with a perplexing case. A series of unusual deaths, seemingly connected to a mysterious apothecary, begin to surface. Dmitri must use his experience and intuition to unravel the truth behind these strange occurrences, confronting old demons and new dangers.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric suspense and the lead actor's performance. However, some found the plot somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally appreciated the mystery element and the nostalgic feel of the production.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gripping mystery and Sergey Zhigunov's compelling performance.
Some viewers found the narrative pacing and plot resolution to be less than satisfactory.
Appreciated for its classic detective story elements and suspenseful atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but those available often highlight the film's engaging mystery and the satisfying conclusion, while a few mention that certain plot points could have been clearer.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of detective films starring Sergey Zhigunov as Dmitri, often set in a nostalgic, post-Soviet era.
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