Cucaracha

A warm-hearted local guardian's world darkens as old grudges close in, blending gentle romance with quiet dread.

Directed by

Keti Dolidze, Siko Dolidze

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Levan Uchaneishvili, Zaza Kolelishvili, Nineli Chankvetadze

Overview

A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, justice, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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