Once Upon a Time There Was a Country (1996) is a drama, comedy, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Once Upon a Time There Was a Country online in HD.
Once Upon a Time There Was a Country — Storyline
Black marketeers Marko and Blacky manufacture and sell weapons to the Communist resistance in WWII Belgrade, living the good life along the way. Marko's surreal duplicity propels him up the ranks of the Communist Party, and he eventually abandons Blacky and steals his girlfriend. After a lengthy stay in a below-ground shelter, the couple reemerges during the Yugoslavian Civil War of the 1990s as Marko sees the opportunity to exploit the situation. An extended television version of Emir Kusturica's Palme d'Or winning Underground.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Emir Kusturica
- Starring: Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković, Slavko Štimac, Ernst Stötzner, Srđan 'Žika' Todorović, Mirjana Karanović, Milena Pavlović Čučilović
Once Upon a Time There Was a Country — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-11-08 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.8/10 (9 votes) |
Once Upon a Time There Was a Country — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1996-11-08) — Following the German bombing of Belgrade in 1941, Marko gives refuge to twenty people in the cellar of his old house
- E2: Episode 2 (1996-11-09) — Blacky is in love with the famous Belgrade actress Natalija but things are complicated by the fact that Marko is also infatuated with her.
- E3: Episode 3 (1996-11-10) — Life above and underground continues as deals are done and a film is made.
- E4: Episode 4 (1996-11-11) — Above ground the deception continues while those underground are unaware. Underground a plan is enacted.
- E5: Episode 5 (1996-11-12) — Natalia is kidnapped. Blacky is freed, east meets west and the deception is uncovered.
- E6: Episode 6 (1996-11-13) — Those underground are now rising. A dangerous deal is made with repercussions for all. Once upon a time there was a country…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Once Upon a Time There Was a Country have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created Once Upon a Time There Was a Country? Emir Kusturica.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time There Was a Country? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
