Tito and Me

A chubby 10-year-old Belgrade boy who idolizes Tito while navigating a crowded, tense family home. He is imaginative, observant, and resilient in the face of peers' taunting as he pursues Jasna. By the end, he rejects blind hero-worship in favor of a more honest view of his parents and himself.

The regime's larger-than-life leader who becomes the object of Zoran's affection. The film portrays Tito as a symbol of national pride and childhood fantasy, shaping how the boy perceives authority and fame.

The camping trip's ruthless party member who bullies Zoran and asserts control over the group. His intimidation exposes the misuses of power that children witness and endure.

A tall, imposing older boy nicknamed for his height. He is a rival to Zoran in social standing and in his pursuit of Jasna, intensifying the trip's dynamics and competition.

An older orphan girl who becomes Zoran's crush during the journey. Her presence adds emotional stakes to Zoran's actions and hopes, complicating his view of relationships and loyalty.

An artist and pianist whose creative drive contrasts with the family's crowded life. Her presence underscores the tension between personal ambition and the era's political constraints.

A pianist and artist who embodies a more free-spirited, artistic viewpoint within the Soviet-tinged social framework. His relationship with Zoran and his wife mirrors the larger conflict between individual expression and state expectations.

A warm, stabilizing matriarch who anchors the family amid political upheaval. Her presence highlights the generational contrast in loyalties and values within the household.

A respected elder who embodies traditional values and the continuity of family life under shifting political winds. He provides a counterpoint to youthful ideals.

Zoran's aunt who participates in the crowded household life, offering support and occasional humor within the rigid social structure.

Zoran's sister cousin whose presence mirrors the era's social expectations and the pressure of growing up among the same political climate.