Early Frost in Munich

Early Frost in Munich

1984 · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

A Croatian guest worker who worked in Germany for many years, builds a house and a workshop for his 20 year old son back in their country of origin. However the son plans to marry his German girlfriend, and doesn't even think of returning to their land.

Directed by Bogdan Žižić · Written by Rajko Grlić

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