Slavko, a Bosnian Croat, feels obligated to attend the burial of his deceased friend Đulaga, a Bosnian Muslim. However, in Mostar this simple gesture can spark conflicts with neighbours or politicians. If he stays away, he'll be considered a coward and disappoint the grieving family – and he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Torn between personal and ideological loyalty, Slavko risks losing control. A STRANGER depicts a seemingly average day in the life of a pensioner – a day in which nothing out of the ordinary happens and yet everything hangs in the balance.
Slavko, a Bosnian Croat, feels obligated to attend the burial of his deceased friend Đulaga, a Bosnian Muslim. However, in Mostar this simple gesture can spark conflicts with neighbours or politicians. If he stays away, he'll be considered a coward and disappoint the grieving family – and he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Torn between personal and ideological loyalty, Slavko risks losing control. A STRANGER depicts a seemingly average day in the life of a pensioner – a day in which nothing out of the ordinary happens and yet everything hangs in the balance.
