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7.7/10
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A family is deeply affected by the father's extramarital affairs and the turbulent consequences of the Tito-Stalin split.A family is deeply affected by the father's extramarital affairs and the turbulent consequences of the Tito-Stalin split.A family is deeply affected by the father's extramarital affairs and the turbulent consequences of the Tito-Stalin split.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 4 nominations total
Moreno De Bartoli
- Malik
- (as Moreno D'E Bartolli)
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic
- Mehmed Mesa Zolj
- (as Miki Manojlovic)
Pavle Vuisic
- Dedo Muzamer
- (as Pavle Vujisic)
Aco Djorcev
- Dr. Ljahaov
- (as Aleksandar Dorcev)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaAs of 2016 it was included in the #100 Serbian movies list (1911-1999) and protected as cultural heritage of great importance.
- GoofsIn the wedding banquet scene, the cake is hit and damaged by a football. A few moments later, it is shown intact again.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Maradona by Kusturica (2008)
Featured review
I was there, Kusturica took me to Yugoslavia and I breathe the movie.
I remember when I saw this movie back in 1986, the people I was with left the theater bored and puzzled because of my reaction to the movie. I can't explain quite well what was that fascinated me so much about the story. I think it was because you can breathe the reality of the story, I swear I was there with the little boy and the suffering of the family. I was there, understanding the complexity, but simplicity at the same time, of the people and history of that part of the world. It is a movie you have to watch to understand and let it take you where Kusturica wants to.
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- andialu
- Feb 21, 1999
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- Also known as
- Otac na službenom putu
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,131
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,614
- Oct 13, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $34,751
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