That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles

That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles

1979 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A student of architecture from Zagreb believes that the new model of city can meet the need of its citizens. However, his professors, the corrupt business environment and even the parents of his fiancée stand on his way.

Directed by Bruno Gamulin · Written by Bruno Gamulin

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