The Honorary Duty

The Honorary Duty

1986 · 73 min · ★ 7.8 · TV Movie, Drama

A professor of geography and a farmer befriend during their military service. On a day of taking the solemn oath, a farmer's father who rejected him when he was little suddenly appears. Refusing to meet him, he sends his friend to replace him.

Directed by Božidar 'Bota' Nikolić · Written by Siniša Kovačević

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