When Father Was Away on Business
When Father Was Away on Business (1985) is a drama film, directed by Emir Kusturica. It stars Moreno de Bartoli and Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović. The 136-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović 
Mirjana Karanović 
Mustafa Nadarević 
Mira Furlan 
Predrag Laković What When Father Was Away on Business Is 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.
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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.
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How long is When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).
When did When Father Was Away on Business come out?
When Father Was Away on Business was released in 1985.
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?
When Father Was Away on Business stars Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović, Mustafa Nadarević.
What is When Father Was Away on Business's rating?
When Father Was Away on Business holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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