A father's relentless pursuit of his son's cinematic dream reveals deeper truths about love and sacrifice.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Departure and Delays
Ibro and his son leave Bosnia for Zagreb, facing immediate logistical failures like a broken bus. Their late arrival sets a tense tone for the audition process.
Key Events
Departure from Bosnia — Ibro begins the journey to Zagreb with his son. Characters: IbroLocation: Small town in Bosnia
Bus Breakdown — Transport fails, causing initial delays. Characters: IbroLocation: Highway to Zagreb
Late Arrival in Zagreb — Ibro arrives after the scheduled time. Characters: IbroLocation: Zagreb audition venue
Bosnian Small Town — Starting point of the journey. Characters: IbroLocation: Bosnia
Audition Hurdles
Ibro navigates directorial refusals and age constraints, successfully negotiating a second chance. The professional environment tests his persistence.
Key Events
Late Arrival in Zagreb — Ibro arrives after the scheduled time. Characters: IbroLocation: Zagreb audition venue
Director's Initial Refusal — Director denies the initial audition request. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition office
Persuasion Attempt — Ibro convinces the director to grant a second chance. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition office
Age Rejection — It becomes clear Armin is too old for the role. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition office
Zagreb Audition Venue — Primary setting for casting interactions. Characters: IbroLocation: Zagreb
German Film Script — The target project driving the journey. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition office
Dreams and Disappointment
As the role proves unattainable, Armin's hope fades while Ibro's determination intensifies. The emotional weight of unfulfilled aspirations builds.
Key Events
Dream Fades — Armin feels disheartened as the dream vanishes. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel room
Ibro's Resolve Strengthens — Ibro's determination to help his son grows. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel room
Second Chance Granted — They finally receive another audition opportunity. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition studio
Performance Pressure — Armin struggles under the intense pressure. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition studio
Crisis and Resolution
A medical emergency during the second audition forces a retreat. Ibro's refusal of a late offer leads to a profound realization of paternal love.
Key Events
Performance Pressure — Armin struggles under the intense pressure. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition studio
Epileptic Seizure — Armin buckles and experiences a seizure. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition studio
Preparation to Leave — Ibro packs up to return to Bosnia. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel lobby
Crew's Unexpected Offer — The film crew presents a new opportunity. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel lobby
Ibro's Refusal — Ibro declines the offer to protect his son. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel lobby
Realization of Love — Armin finally understands his father's devotion. Characters: IbroLocation: Hotel lobby
Journey's End — Ibro and his son depart with renewed understanding. Characters: IbroLocation: Road to Bosnia
Medical Emergency Kit — Used during Armin's seizure crisis. Characters: IbroLocation: Audition studio
Story Breakdown
The Journey Begins — Ibro and his son depart Bosnia for Zagreb, carrying hopes of a career breakthrough.
Transport Failure — Bus breakdown causes initial delays and stress.
Late Arrival — Missing the scheduled audition window creates tension.
Audition Hurdles — Professional obstacles and directorial skepticism challenge their progress.
Initial Refusal — Director denies the audition due to lateness.
Persuasion Success — Ibro negotiates a second chance through determination.
Dreams and Disappointment — The reality of casting constraints clashes with Armin's aspirations.
Age Constraint — Armin is deemed too old for the war role.
Emotional Low — Armin becomes disheartened as the dream fades.
Renewed Effort — Ibro pushes for another opportunity against odds.
Second Chance — They finally secure a re-audition slot.
Crisis and Seizure — Intense pressure triggers a medical emergency during the performance.
Performance Pressure — Armin struggles under the weight of expectations.
Medical Emergency — Epileptic seizure halts the audition process.
Final Offer and Refusal — A late opportunity arises, but Ibro prioritizes well-being over career.
Crew's Proposal — Film crew presents an unexpected contract.
Ibro's Decision — Ibro refuses the offer to protect his son.
Emotional Resolution — The journey concludes with mutual understanding and closure.
Paternal Realization — Armin recognizes his father's true devotion.
Return Journey — They depart Bosnia with renewed emotional clarity.
The film follows Ibro (Emir Hadžihafizbegović) and his son Armin (Armin Omerović), who travel from a small town in Bosnia to a film audition in Zagreb, hoping to land a part for Armin in a German film about the war in Bosnia. On their way to fulfilling the boy's dream, they encounter a series of disappointing setbacks — their bus to Zagreb breaks down and they are late for the audition. After Ibro convinces the director to give the boy a second chance, they soon realize that Armin is too old for the part anyway. As it becomes obvious that Armin's dream of playing a part in the movie will never happen, he feels increasingly disheartened, while Ibro's determination to help his son grows. Finally they do get another chance, but Armin buckles under the pressure and experiences an epileptic seizure. As they get ready to head back to Bosnia, the film crew makes an unexpected offer, but when Ibro refuses, Armin at last realizes how much his father really loves him.
