When Father Was Away on Business(1985)
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.
Movie: When Father Was Away on Business
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Mehmed 'Meša' Zolj, otac
Senija 'Sena' Zolj, majka
Zijah 'Zijo' Zulfikarpašić
Ankica Vidmar
Kućepazitelj Franjo
Muzafer Zulfikarpašić, dedo
Ostoja Cekić
Ilonka Petrović
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