In 1950s Yugoslavia, Malik navigates life amidst political tension and family secrets. His father, Meša, a communist functionary, is imprisoned after a political disagreement, leading Malik’s mother, Sena, to reunite the family in Zvornik.

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When Father Was Away on Business (1985)

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Drama · 2h 16m · 1/15/1985

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Description

In 1950s Yugoslavia, Malik navigates life amidst political tension and family secrets. His father, Meša, a communist functionary, is imprisoned after a political disagreement, leading Malik’s mother, Sena, to reunite the family in Zvornik.

Status

Released

Languages

Serbian, Hungarian, Russian

Country

Croatia

Production Company

Centar Film

Revenue

$34,751
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Cast
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Moreno D'E Bartolli

Malik
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Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic

Mehmed Mesa Zolj (as Miki Manojlovic)
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Mirjana Karanovic

Senija Sena Zolj
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Mustafa Nadarevic

Zijah Zijo Zulfikarpasic
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Mira Furlan

Ankica Vidmar
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Predrag Lakovic

Kucepazitelj Franjo
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Pavle Vuisic

Dedo Muzamer (as Pavle Vujisic)
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Slobodan Aligrudic

Ostoja Cekic
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Eva Ras

Ilonka Petrovic
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Aco Djorcev

Dr. Ljahaov (as Aleksandar Dorcev)
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Emir Hadzihafizbegovic

Mladji ujak
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Zoran Radmilovic

Pilot
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Jelena Covic

Natasa
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Tomislav Gelic

Berberin Hamdo
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Davor Dujmovic

Brat Mirza
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Zaim Muzaferija

Predsjednik
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Bozidarka Frajt

Doktorova zena
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Haris Burina

Ostojin sofer
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Aleksandar Zurovac

(as Sasa Zurovac)
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Sasa Petrovic

Kum (uncredited)
Crew
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Emir Kusturica

Director
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Abdulah Sidran

Writer
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Disc Releases
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When Father Was Away On Business

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

4/26/2005

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