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78% Critic Match
Lone Wolf
“Ballad of a boy and his dog's friendship.”
7.8 / 10• 1972• 1h 20m•NR• Croatian
FamilyDramaWar
Storyline
The film follows a young boy named Ranko who discovers a large German Shepherd in the mountains, a remnant of the recent war. After freeing the dog from a trap, Ranko befriends the animal and, based on an inscription on its collar, names him Hund. However, the local villagers mistake the dog for a dangerous wolf, a "lone wolf," and resolve to kill it. Fearing for his new companion's safety, Ranko secretly brings food to Hund in the mountains. In a turn of events, the dog saves Ranko from a real wolf attack. The villagers, convinced that this "lone wolf" is responsible for killing sheep, organize a hunt. In a climactic moment, Ranko manages to save his loyal friend from the hunting party, solidifying their bond.
Cast & Crew
Slavko Štimac
Ranko
LeadŽM
Željko Mataija
Ređo
IŠ
Ivan Štimac
Ćiro
BI
Boro Ivanišević
Joso
SČ
Smiljan Čičić
Nikolica
FP
Finka Pavičić-Budak
Rankova baka
Edo Peročević
Rankov otac Nikola
Dragomir Felba
Daneša
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Obrad Gluščević's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lone Wolf is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
