The Bug Killer

The Bug Killer

1971 · 74 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy, Drama

A teenager fails to find (and keep) jobs which makes his father doubt the reason might be the boy's lack of sexual experience. As all his efforts prove to be unsuccessful, the father gives up, but not the boy's aunt.

Directed by Milan Jelić · Written by Ljubiša Kozomara

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