Character Relationship Map: Passing Days

Characters

• Tino (played by Ivica Vidović) — protagonist
• Pokeraš (played by Dragutin Dobričanin) — protagonist
• Tihi graditelj (played by Janez Hočevar) — supporting
• Vozač (played by Zoran Longinović) — supporting
• Violinista ciganin (played by Branislav 'Ciga' Milenković) — supporting
• Razgolićena glumica (played by Majda Kohek) — supporting
• Filmski reditelj (played by Rade Šerbedžija) — supporting
• Starac koji živi u buretu (played by Milorad Majić) — minor
• Asistent filmskog reditelja (played by Fahro Konjhodžić) — minor
• Ciganka sa harmonikom (played by Ljiljana Cincar-Danilović) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Filmski reditelj → Asistent filmskog reditelja (Professional Supervisor) — Director supervises the assistant

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Tino → Ciganka sa harmonikom (Social Listener) — Tino listens to the gypsy accordionist
• Tino → Asistent filmskog reditelja (Social Observer) — Tino watches the film assistant
• Tino → Starac koji živi u buretu (Social Observer) — Tino observes the old man living in a barrel
• Tino → Filmski reditelj (Social Observer) — Tino watches the film director at work
• Tino → Razgolićena glumica (Social Observer) — Tino observes the actress's performances
• Tino → Violinista ciganin (Social Listener) — Tino listens to the gypsy violinist
• Tino → Vozač (Social Passing Encounter) — Brief interaction with the driver
• Tino → Tihi graditelj (Social Observer) — Tino watches Tihi graditelj's focused work
• Tino → Pokeraš (Social Friend) — Tino observes Pokeraš living with purpose

Story Analysis

A Yugoslav drama film directed by Fadil Hadžić, focusing on creative development and theatrical release.

Plot Progression

1. Creative Genesis — Fadil Hadžić drafts the original Croatian screenplay, establishing the dramatic foundation. The project secures initial funding and production backing in Yugoslavia.
2. Cast Assembly — Casting directors finalize the ensemble, bringing in Rade Šerbedžija, Ivica Vidović, Branislav Milenković, and Dragutin Dobričanin. Contracts are signed and rehearsals begin.
3. Production Execution — Principal photography commences across Yugoslav settings. The crew captures the 90-minute runtime, balancing dramatic pacing with visual storytelling.
4. Public Debut — Post-production wraps with final editing and sound mixing. The film is distributed to cinemas in 1970, marking its official entry into the Croatian film landscape.