When Father Was Away on Business

When Father Was Away on Business

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.

Drama

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

1985-01-15

Runtime

136 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Forum Sarajevo

Centar film

Sutjeska Film