"The Moromete Family: Part One" is a Romanian film directed by Stere Gulea, based on the novel by Marin Preda. The story is set in the rural village of Siliștea Gumești during the late 1940s and follows the life of the Moromete family, particularly focusing on the patriarch, Ilie Moromete. The film explores themes of family dynamics, tradition, and the impact of societal changes on rural life. As the family faces economic struggles and the encroachment of modernity, the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of maintaining their way of life amidst shifting political landscapes.