Bringing the novel to the big screen was , a renowned writer and playwright who happened to be Branka Jurca's husband. Potrč adapted the novel's intimate, character-driven narrative into a screenplay that preserved its emotional core while amplifying its visual and dramatic potential. The result was a film that remained faithful to the source material but also took bold risks, particularly in its depiction of teenage sexuality.
Central to the plot is a love triangle: Jagoda is friends with , who is deeply in love with her, but she is more attracted to the older and more experienced Dragi . The film is noted for its portrayal of "socialist paradise" life in the 70s and includes scenes that were considered daring for the time, such as Jagoda's personal discovery of her femininity . Key Cast Irena Kranjc Jagoda Kopriva Roman Goršič Metod Pevec Aleksander Krošl Jagoda’s Father Lidija Kozlovič Jagoda’s Mother Online Availability (ok.ru) ko zorijo jagode -1978- ok.ru
Directed by and produced by Filmski studio Viba film, the movie is characterized by its quiet, observational style, common in Yugoslav cinema of that era. It does not aim to provide grand dramatic twists, but rather captures the atmosphere of a 1970s Yugoslavian town. Genre: Drama, Romance, Youth. Bringing the novel to the big screen was
Cinema enthusiasts from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia frequently upload digitized versions of old VHS tapes and localized DVDs to the platform. Central to the plot is a love triangle:
So, next time you find yourself on ok.ru, search for and take a journey back to 1970s Slovenia. You might just find yourself transported to a time when everything was possible, and the world was waiting to be discovered.