muslim,yugoslavia,loss of loved one,difficult childhood,circumcision,anti-communism,communism,1950s

When Father Was Away on Business (1985)

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Tito's break-up with Stalin in 1948 marked the beginning of not only confusing, but also very dangerous years for many hard-core Yugoslav communists. A careless remark about the newspaper cartoon is enough for Mesha to join many arrested unfortunates. His family is now forced to cope with the situation and wait for his release from prison.

Cast & Crew

Director
Emir Kusturica
  • Profile picture of Miki Manojlović
    Mehmed 'Meša' Zolj, otac Miki Manojlović
  • Profile picture of Mirjana Karanović
    Senija 'Sena' Zolj, majka Mirjana Karanović
  • Profile picture of Mustafa Nadarević
    Zijah 'Zijo' Zulfikarpašić Mustafa Nadarević
  • Profile picture of Mira Furlan
    Ankica Vidmar Mira Furlan
  • Profile picture of Predrag Laković
    Kućepazitelj Franjo Predrag Laković
  • Profile picture of Pavle Vuisić
    Muzafer Zulfikarpašić, dedo Pavle Vuisić
  • Profile picture of Slobodan Aligrudić
    Ostoja Cekić Slobodan Aligrudić
  • Profile picture of Eva Ras
    Ilonka Petrović Eva Ras

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Keywords

  • muslim
  • yugoslavia
  • loss of loved one
  • difficult childhood
  • circumcision
  • anti-communism
  • communism
  • 1950s