
The Istrian Way
Drama
Overview
An insight into multi-layered relations between natives and newcomers in the town of Pula following WWII and departure of Angloamerican forces.
Top Cast


Milena Dravić
Milena Dravić
Milena Dravić


Boris Kralj
Boris Kralj
Boris Kralj


Predrag 'Preža' Milinković
Predrag 'Preža' Milinković
Predrag 'Preža' Milinković


Zvonko Lepetić
Zvonko Lepetić
Zvonko Lepetić


Neda Arnerić
Neda Arnerić
Neda Arnerić
Đuro Utješanović
Đuro Utješanović
Đuro Utješanović


Miranda Caharija
Miranda Caharija
Miranda Caharija
Etta Bortolazzi
Etta Bortolazzi
Etta Bortolazzi
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