The Servant
1973 · 38 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, TV Movie
Film is based on a folk tale and tells about how you cannot run away from your destiny. Events take place in unknown place a few centuries ago. Rich landlord cannot have children despite the fact he has a young wife. He hires an unknown drifter who is roaming trough their area with intentions to give him an heir.
Directed by Goran Paskaljević · Written by Goran Paskaljević
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Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović Sluga - L Ljiljana Gazdić Gazdina žena
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Dušan Janićijević Razbojnik 1 -
Minja Vojvodić Razbojnik 2 -
Branislav 'Ciga' Jerinić Gazda -
Pavle Vuisić Vodeničar
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