Enough is enough. After her corrupt, self-absorbed boss yet again thwarts the modest dream of shy, sad-faced Barica for a bit of earned vacation time to show her ailing daughter the ocean, she finally reacts. After all, this time he even has the nerve to deny her tiny request on account of a new, sexy, opportunistic employee who has become his new mistress. By turns hilarious and touching, first-time writer-director Dalibor Matanic proudly continues the honored tradition of Balkan deadpan humor and satire to point to - if not cure - society's ills. An everyday woman taking fate in her own hands, Barica's action turns her dull existence upside down. This impressive film announces a new director with a wry sense of humor and visual acumen.

Croatia, 2000. 86 min.