I don't expect someone to make the effort of translating and subtitling this in English, (which is sad, really)so the only people that will watch this (and all episodes are available on YouTube) will probably be those born in ex Yugoslavia, or with some relation to that part of the world.
In order to fully understand the plot, some basic knowledge of the history of WW1 is required. This series will then provide some insight into the hardships of living in country occupied by Austria-Hungary Empire, mixed with political chaos that will soon follow with various attempts of forming a functional state with other southern Slavic nations. Everything is seen from Croatian perspective, but other nationalities involved in common history can also relate.
Story (an adaptation of novella by Miroslav Krleza) covers a wide range of characters, from every layer of society, all struggling to make the best of the troubling times that were the end of WW1 in Croatia.
Characters are portaid in great detail, actors are the best of their generation, direction is flawless, and costumes and scenery precisely depict 1918.
This is truly a masterpiece of Yugoslav TV production, and if you can understand the language, (or translation becomes available) you should definitely take the time and watch this.
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