One Song a Day Takes Mischief Away

One Song a Day Takes Mischief Away

1970 · 95 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance

Set in pre-World War II Zagreb, the story is seen through the eyes of 6-year-old Perica Šafranek (played by Tomislav Žganec). A dandy from Zagreb, Mr Fulir (played by Relja Bašić), starts flirting with Perica's mother during a family picnic. At first, Perica's father doesn't notice anything, but wants to marry off Perica's aunt, so he invites the man to their residence. After multiple rendezvous, Perica's father becomes aware of Fulir's attempts to seduce his wife.

Directed by Krešimir Golik · Written by Krešimir Golik

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Franjo Majetić Franjo Šafranek
Mirjana Bohanec Vidović Ana Šafranek
Relja Bašić Gospon Fulir
Mia Oremović teta Mina
Tomislav Žganec Perica Šafranek
Vida Jerman gospodična Marijana
Vanja Timer susjeda Bajs
Lena Politeo susjeda Beta
Milan Mičić susjed, dimničar Karlek
Dragan Rajaković susjed, gospon Miško
Rikard Brzeska Žnidaršić

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