The Third Woman

The Third Woman

1997 · 103 min · ★ 5.5 · Mystery, War, Thriller

In the Autumn of 1991 Croatia is fighting for independence and the capital Zagreb is plagued by air raid alerts and blackouts. Hela Martinic is a reporter, who returns to her home town from Australia, called by her old friend Vera Kralj. Soon after arrival, she is told her friend was killed in a traffic accident. At the funeral she meets some people who Vera was involved in some sinister activities and she begins her own investigation.

Directed by Zoran Tadić · Written by Zoran Tadić

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