When Father Was Away on Business
Otac na službenom putu
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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When Father Was Away On Business [Otac Na Sluzbenom Putu] (1985), Yugoslavia - Emir Kusturica
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-19
Top Cast
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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
Jelena Čović
Nataša
Tomislav Gelić
Berberin Hamdo
Davor Dujmović
Mirza Malkoč, brat
Amer Kapetanović
Silvija Marijanović Puharić
Zaim Muzaferija
Predsjednik
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdulah Sidran
- Original Score
- Zoran Simjanović
- Original Title
- Otac na službenom putu
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Forum Sarajevo, Centar film, Sutjeska Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emir Kusturica
Abdulah Sidran
Zoran Simjanović
Vilko Filač
Andrija Zafranović
Mirza Pašić
Department Leadership Roster
Emir Kusturica
Director
Abdulah Sidran
Writer
Predrag Lukovac
Production Design
Zoran Simjanović
Original Music Composer
Andrija Zafranović
Editor
Mirza Pašić
Producer
Vilko Filač
Director of Photography
Divna Jovanović
Costume Design
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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 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.
Who directed When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business was directed by Emir Kusturica.
Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?
The principal cast of When Father Was Away on Business includes Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović, Mustafa Nadarević, Mira Furlan.
When was When Father Was Away on Business released and how long is it?
When Father Was Away on Business was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for When Father Was Away on Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Father Was Away on Business was composed by Zoran Simjanović.