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Home Entertainment When Father Was Away on Business
When Father Was Away on Business
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MOVIE 2h 16m 1985

When Father Was Away on Business

IMDb 7.7 / 10 (11K)
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Drama

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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.

Emir Kusturica
Director Emir Kusturica
Mirza Pašić
Creator / Producer Mirza Pašić
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Release Window: Jan 15, 1985 (Not streaming on a major platform in India)
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Emir Kusturica

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Mirza Pašić

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Moreno de Bartoli

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Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović

Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović

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Mirjana Karanović

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Mustafa Nadarević

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Mira Furlan

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Predrag Laković

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Pavle Vuisić

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Zoran Radmilović

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Quick Facts: When Father Was Away on Business

When was When Father Was Away on Business released?

When Father Was Away on Business was released on 15 January 1985.

Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?

The movie stars Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović, Mustafa Nadarević, Mira Furlan.

Who directed When Father Was Away on Business?

When Father Was Away on Business is directed by Emir Kusturica.

What is the IMDb rating of When Father Was Away on Business?

When Father Was Away on Business has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 11K votes.

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