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When Father Was Away on Business

1985 136 min 7.3

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1985-01-15
Production: Forum Sarajevo, Centar film, Sutjeska Film