Radio Whirlwind Calls Andjelija

Radio Whirlwind Calls Andjelija

1979 · 99 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

The phenomenon of tourism arrives to a remote village. A married couple sells their property to open a motel, which would be a starting point for their daughter Andjelija's singing career. The local radio-amateur (and Andjelija's boyfriend) helps them to achieve these goals, but Andjelija is more interested in her love life than her career.

Directed by Jovan Živanović · Written by Jovan Živanović

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