Grbavica: The Land of My Dreams (2007) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2007 · 107 min · Serbian

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Directed by

Jasmila Zbanic

Following the Bosnian War, a mother and daughter struggle to rebuild their lives in Sarajevo. Esma, a widowed mother, seeks a way to provide for her teenage daughter, Sara, and finds work at a local disco. Sara, meanwhile, experiences first love with Samir, a young man living on the margins of society. As they confront the challenges of their circumstances, a surprising connection develops between Esma and Pelda, the club's strong and protective bouncer, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the lingering scars of conflict.