When Father Was Away on Business
A Drama film (1985) rated 7.7/10 on IMDb by 10K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, known for deliberate slow-burn pacing.
Synopsis
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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Is When Father Was Away on Business worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates When Father Was Away on Business 82/100 (IMDb: 7.7/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.
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When Father Was Away on Business is a hit — 10K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 82/100 point to strong audience reception.
What is When Father Was Away on Business 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…
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