When Father Was Away on Business

The 1948 split between Tito and Stalin sets off a tumultuous period for die-hard Yugoslav Communists, putting many in harm's way. A single misplaced comment about a newspaper cartoon is enough to land Mesha among the arrested masses. His family must navigate the uncertainty, awaiting his release from prison. The story unfolds through the eyes of his young son Malik, who's convinced his mother's explanation that his father is away on business.