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Yearning for Karim (2010): Cast

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Yearning for Karim is a 2010 drama directed by Jasmin Duraković, starring Amar Selimović as Karim, Marija Karan and Adnan Hasković. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Yearning for Karim (2010) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bosnian
Studio
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After the credits
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The story

What Is Yearning for Karim About?

The premise of Yearning for Karim without spoilers.

Set in post‑9/11 Sarajevo, Karim clears mines in the hills while awaiting deployment to Iraq for financial reasons. A doomed romance with Ivana, a Belgrade girl, and his best friend Juka drags him into a love triangle. The film also examines the clash of Western and Islamic values as a young Bosnian navigates these tensions.

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Cast & crew

Yearning for Karim Cast & Characters

Amar Selimović leads the cast as Karim, with Marija Karan as Ivana and Adnan Hasković as Juka. Directed by Jasmin Duraković; 15 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Jasmin Duraković: Nafaka.

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Yearning for Karim Also Known As

Also known as “Sevdah for Karim”.

Also known as
  • Sevdah for Karim

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Yearning for Karim FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yearning for Karim, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yearning for Karim?

Yearning for Karim runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Yearning for Karim released?

Yearning for Karim was released in 2010.

Who directed Yearning for Karim?

Yearning for Karim was directed by Jasmin Duraković.

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Who is in the cast of Yearning for Karim?

Yearning for Karim stars Amar Selimović as Karim, Marija Karan as Ivana and Adnan Hasković as Juka, among 15 credited actors.

Does Yearning for Karim have a post-credit scene?

No. Yearning for Karim has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Yearning for Karim in?

The original language of Yearning for Karim is Bosnian.

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