Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Predrag Laković
Kućepazitelj Franjo
Pavle Vuisić
Muzafer Zulfikarpašić, dedo
Slobodan Aligrudić
Ostoja Cekić
Eva Ras
Ilonka Petrović
Aco Gjorčev
Dr. Jevgeni Ljahov
Emir Hadžihafizbegović
Fahro Zulfikarpašić
Zoran Radmilović
Brko Pilot
Frequently Asked Questions
When Father Was Away on Business was released on January 15, 1985.
The runtime of When Father Was Away on Business is 2h 16m.
When Father Was Away on Business is a Drama movie.
When Father Was Away on Business has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
When Father Was Away on Business is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
When Father Was Away on Business was directed by Emir Kusturica.
The main cast of When Father Was Away on Business includes Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović.
When Father Was Away on Business is originally in SH.