The Past-Master
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The Past-Master

8.4 / 10 1973 1h 4mNR Bulgarian
Comedy

Storyline

A research worker Robespier Galabov (Yakovlev) lives with his family in a small communal flat with shared kitchen and dreams about a self-contained home. Galabov meet Rangel Lelin (Gospodinov), the well-known amidst the localities as the past-master, when he realized that the new municipal apartment they apply for won't be ready in the next decade. The Past-Master promises to build the private house in a month. After starting the construction, Rangel Lelin constantly blackmail Galabov for more money through treat of "putting the hat". Finally the house was built but the inauguration become gloomy. It turns out that the chimney of the fireplace doesn't work properly. After days of luckless attempts to solve the problem the past-master's brother come into sight. Knowing the Lelin's tricks he find a hat built in the chimney.

Cast & Crew

Kiril Gospodinov

Kiril Gospodinov

Баш Майстора

Lead
Yuriy Yakovlev

Yuriy Yakovlev

Robespier Galabov

Valentina Borisova

Valentina Borisova

Vladimir Davcev

Vladimir Davcev

VN

Veselina Nikolaeva

TT

Todor Todorov

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Petar B. Vasilev's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Past-Master is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker