4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is a Romanian drama film directed by Cristian Mungiu. The story is set in the late 1980s during the communist regime in Romania. The film follows two roommates, Gabita and Otilia, who are preparing for an illegal abortion in the last days of Gabita's second trimester.
Gabita has made arrangements with a black market abortionist, Bebe, but the procedure can only be done at a specific hotel in the outskirts of the city. Otilia agrees to help Gabita with the procedure, but as they prepare for the appointment, they face a series of obstacles. They struggle to get the money for the abortion and find a way to secure a room at the hotel where the abortionist is staying.
As Otilia navigates her way through this harrowing ordeal, she faces a moral dilemma, which could change the course of her life. In the end, the illegal abortion takes place, but the impact of this experience leaves an indelible mark on both Gabita and Otilia.
Throughout the film, the audience is immersed in the harsh realities of life under communism, including the restrictions placed on personal liberties and the oppressive atmosphere that prevails. The film received critical acclaim and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007, cementing its legacy as a long-standing masterpiece of Romanian cinema.