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King of Endings

King of Endings

1987 · 97 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Crime

Branko Kralj is an alienated businessman and avid chess fan. He is married to the attractive Visnja and they have a son. Their marriage is weak and Branko feels much closer to his mistress than to his wife. One day Kralj and Visnja travel on a half empty train. Kralj goes to a far away compartment for a game of chess, and leaves Visnja alone. Three men take advantage of the lone woman in her compartment and rape her.

Directed by Živorad Tomić · Written by Živorad Tomić

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