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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.
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muslim
yugoslavia
loss of loved one
difficult childhood
circumcision
anti-communism
communism
1950s
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How long is When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business has a runtime of 2h 16m (2 hours and 16 minutes).
Who directed When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business was directed by Emir Kusturica and released in 1985.
What genre is When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business is a Drama film (1985).
Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?
The cast of When Father Was Away on Business includes Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović, Mustafa Nadarević, Mira Furlan.
What is the TMDB rating for When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 148 votes.
