When Father Was Away on Business
Original title: Otac na službenom putu
7.3/ 10IMDb7.7148
19852h 16m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Writer
- Abdulah Sidran
- Producer
- Mirza Pašić
- Production
- Forum Sarajevo, Centar film, Sutjeska Film
Frequently asked questions
What is When Father Was Away on Business rated?
When Father Was Away on Business has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 148 votes.
Who directed When Father Was Away on Business?
When Father Was Away on Business was directed by Emir Kusturica.
When was When Father Was Away on Business released?
When Father Was Away on Business was released in 1985.
