The Parallel State (2020): Cast & Plot
The Parallel State is a 2020 short drama directed by Octav Chelaru, starring Gabriel Huian, Costel Cașcaval and Alin Florea. It runs 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Director
- Octav Chelaru
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
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- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Parallel State About?
The premise of The Parallel State without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dan, a young security specialist, finds his life unexpectedly altered by a mysterious phone call. He's drawn into a complex situation involving a high-profile client and a luxurious spa resort. This opportunity promises a chance for Dan to elevate his status from ordinary to significant, but the stakes remain unclear as he navigates an increasingly dangerous game.
The Parallel State Cast
Gabriel Huian leads the cast, with Costel Cașcaval and Alin Florea. Directed by Octav Chelaru; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Octav Chelaru
Also Starring in The Parallel State
· 1 moreThe Parallel State Plot Summary
What happens in The Parallel State from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Major Robert Gaines, Gabriel Huian, is an astronaut who slips back to Earth from orbit only to wake up with no memory of the return and no clear sense of how much time has passed. He is soon released into the care of his family, appearing to be the same man, but with an unsettling calm and a faint, inexplicable air of detachment.
Full summary
The whole story of The Parallel State, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Parallel State?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the rank of Robert Gaines when he first returns to Earth?
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The Parallel State FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Parallel State, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Parallel State?
The Parallel State runs 23 minutes.
When was The Parallel State released?
The Parallel State was released on August 5, 2020.
Who directed The Parallel State?
The Parallel State was directed by Octav Chelaru.
More films by Octav Chelaru Who is in the cast of The Parallel State?
The Parallel State stars Gabriel Huian, Costel Cașcaval and Alin Florea, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Parallel State have a post-credit scene?
No. The Parallel State has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Parallel State in?
The original language of The Parallel State is Romanian.
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