Foundations

Foundations

1987 · 66 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Asim, one of the sons of an old engine driver, has gone astray: he does not like to work and is not happy with the modest place he has in life; he even reproaches his father for not having "profited more from life" and for having failed" to secure a cozy future for his children". His other son, Kujtim, is a modest worker.

Directed by Muharrem Fejzo · Written by Muharrem Fejzo

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