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Completed - CROATIAN - Drama - 104 minutes

Log Line

Mare is a young woman who is aware that her marriage is falling to pieces. In her intention to get out of that situation, her husband Janko "helps" her when he hits her. That blow finally forces Mare to take her son and leave.

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2011 (Premiere)
Full history

Year of production : 2010

Director(s) : Dalibor MATANIĆ
Writer(s) : Dalibor MATANIĆ, Tomislav ZAJEC
Cast : Marija ŠKARIČIĆ, Krešimir MIKIĆ, Janko POPOVIĆ-VOLARIĆ, Noa NIKOLIĆ

Producer(s) : Ankica JURIĆ TILIĆ (Kinorama)

Synopsis

Mare is painfully aware that her marriage with Janko is falling to pieces. Her husband, feeling frustrated by his inability to mend their relationship, lashes out and hits her. This final blow gives Mare the courage to leave him, and to take their young son with her. While Janko slowly realizes the error of his ways, Mare and her son find comfort in the company of Krešo, a lonely security guard.

Production

Country(ies) : CROATIA


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