Thanks for Sunderland

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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Production Companies

RTV Slovenija

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Branko Đurić

Zlatko

Branko Đurić

Acting

Polde Bibič

Bojan

Polde Bibič

Acting

Tanja Ribič

Sabina

Tanja Ribič

Acting

Gregor Bakovič

Johan

Gregor Bakovič

Acting

Jernej Kuntner

Janez

No Image

Acting

Štefka Drolc

Magda

Štefka Drolc

Acting

Gašper Markun

Korenček

No Image

Acting

Primož Petkovšek

Unknown Role

Primož Petkovšek

Acting

Andrijana Boškoska Batič

Girl in a shop

Andrijana Boškoska Batič

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