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When Father Was Away on Business

19852h 16mEmir Kusturica
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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.

Drama
MuslimYugoslaviaLoss Of Loved OneDifficult ChildhoodCircumcisionAnti-communismCommunism1950s

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What is When Father Was Away on Business (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?

When Father Was Away on Business stars Moreno de Bartoli (Malik), Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović (Mehmed 'Meša' Zolj, otac), Mirjana Karanović (Senija 'Sena' Zolj, majka), Mustafa Nadarević (Zijah 'Zijo' Zulfikarpašić), Mira Furlan (Ankica Vidmar). The film was directed by Emir Kusturica.

How long is When Father Was Away on Business?

When Father Was Away on Business has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985.

Is When Father Was Away on Business worth watching?

When Father Was Away on Business holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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