When Father Was Away on Business (1985)

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When Father Was Away on Business
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StarringMoreno de BartoliPredrag 'Miki' ManojlovićMirjana Karanović
DirectorEmir Kusturica
WriterAbdulah Sidran
NR 2 hr 16 minOct 11th, 1985Drama
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In a post-WWII Yugoslavia still under Stalinist rule in the 1950s, six-year-old Malik is oblivious as to why his father, Mehmed, has suddenly disappeared. In truth, Mehmed has been sent to a labor camp as punishment for acts of sexual indiscretion involving young girls. Malik's mother, Senija, however, has no answers, and the family must cope in the father's absence.

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Theatrical Release:October 11th, 1985
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 26th, 2005 - Buy DVD
Production Companies:Forum Sarajevo, Centar film, Sutjeska Film
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