Ada(1985)
A married woman unsuccessfully tries to find a job in order to provide a better life to her son.
Movie: Ada
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Zdravko
Vojka
Martin
Doktorica Šefer
Mladen
Rale
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A married woman unsuccessfully tries to find a job in order to provide a better life to her son.
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1985-05-15
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