Nafaka

Nafaka

2006 · 115 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, War

Sarajevo, 1992. They are called Ahmed, Lana, Sado, Saba, Sahbey, Beba, Nemanja, Marx, Matan. They live in and between wartimes. They have "nafaka", the destiny which was bestowed on them by God Almighty. They have enough gallows humor and courage to believe in freedom and happiness.

Directed by Jasmin Duraković · Written by Jasmin Duraković

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