Deserter

Deserter

1992 · 105 min · ★ 4.3 · War, Drama, Romance

During the Yugoslav break-up, Federal Army officer is fed up with war and takes some leave in Belgrade. However, it turns out that he is less haunted by war horrors than with some sentimental skeletons in the closet. He meets his former comrade and best friend who is AWOL, but can't report him because he had an affair with his wife.

Directed by Živojin Pavlović · Written by Živojin Pavlović

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