Here and There (2009)
"Tamo i ovde" (original title)

In two interconnected stories Robert, a jaded middle-aged New Yorker, goes to Serbia to make quick cash by marrying someone for U.S. immigration papers. The plan goes awry when the promised... See full summary »

Director:

Darko Lungulov

Writer:

Darko Lungulov

Stars:

David Thornton, Mirjana Karanovic, Cyndi Lauper

8 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Thornton	...	Robert
Mirjana Karanovic	...	Olga
Cyndi Lauper	...	Rose
Branislav Trifunovic	...	Branko
Jelena Mrdja	...	Ivana
Antone Pagan	...	Jose Escobar
Max King	...	George
Fredda Lomsky	...	Russian Lady
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vladimir Bibic	...	Greek Deli Owner
Mirjana Djurdjevic	...	Violeta
Elli	...	Car Buyer
Zeljko Erkic	...	Doseljenik
Lew Lew	...	Chinese Woman
Goran Radakovic	...	Mirko
Fedja Stojanovic	...	Tosha Rajkovic

Storyline

In two interconnected stories Robert, a jaded middle-aged New Yorker, goes to Serbia to make quick cash by marrying someone for U.S. immigration papers. The plan goes awry when the promised cash never arrives. At the same time, a young Serbian immigrant named Branko struggles in a never forgiving New York, desperately trying to bring his girlfriend from Serbia to USA.

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Plot Keywords:

serbia | serbian | immigration | immigrant | husband wife relationship | 

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Taglines:

While trying to make quick cash, Robert, a cynical New Yorker, ends up in chaotic Serbia, where instead of money he finds his soul.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Serbia USA Germany

Language:

Serbian English

Release Date:

14 May 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Here and There

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

KinoKamera, Here and There Productions, Joroni Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Goran Jevtic, Branko Tomovic and Vuk Kostic were considered for the part of Branko.

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Soundtracks

"Here and There"
Performed by Cyndi Lauper

User Reviews

Not bad, but could have been better

This is an OK film although it is quite slow-paced. The characters are undeveloped and the lack of chemistry between David Thornton (Robert)and Mirjana Karanovic (Olga) is painful to watch. The film is a step in the right direction when it comes to Serbian films, as there is no violence or hatred and the plot is interesting and realistic - people in Serbia really do resort to paying a foreigner to marry your fiancée, in order to make it possible for her to join you if you live and work in Western Europe or North America. However, this theme could have been exploited in a more interesting way. Also it does not do justice to Belgrade, where most of the film is set. Although certainly not the most attractive capital in the world, neither is it the grey, shabby place depicted in the film. Think of the impression one gets of Vienna watching 'Before Sunrise', or of Paris from 'Forget Paris'.