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Thanks for Sunderland

Thanks for Sunderland

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Thanks for Sunderland

2012

1h 32m

5.8(5 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

The film takes place in Slovenia today. Johan (44), is a factory worker, who dreams of a dignified life for himself and his family. His best friend Janez introduces him to Zlatko, who doesn’t take bluetouth away from his ear, and he offers him a quick profit, better job and a raise. Accepting the offer Johan robs his wife's mother, who cheers for Manchester United, and his life after that moves downhill.

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RTV Slovenija

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Branko Đurić

Branko Đurić

Zlatko

Polde Bibič

Polde Bibič

Bojan

Tanja Ribič

Tanja Ribič

Sabina

Gregor Bakovič

Gregor Bakovič

Johan

Jernej Kuntner

Janez

Štefka Drolc

Štefka Drolc

Magda

Gašper Markun

Gašper Markun

Korenček

Primož Petkovšek

Primož Petkovšek

Andrijana Boškoska Batič

Andrijana Boškoska Batič

Girl in a shop

Creative team

Directed by: Slobodan Maksimović
Written by: Slobodan Maksimović

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