Daddy 2011
"Some family secrets should always remain hidden."
Daddy (2011), the intense Croatian thriller from director Dalibor Matanić, follows a young woman as she drags her boyfriend and estranged sister into the rugged wilderness of Lika to confront their father, a man who vanished from their lives years ago.
Director: Dalibor Matanić
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daddy (2011) about?
Daddy (2011) follows a daughter, her sister, and boyfriend as they journey into the remote Lika region to find their estranged father, who abandoned them years ago. Now terminally ill, he becomes the catalyst for a tense reunion where decades of suppressed family trauma resurface in a charged, claustrophobic setting.
Who directed Daddy?
Daddy was directed by Dalibor Matanić, a Croatian filmmaker known for his emotionally intense and atmospheric storytelling.
Who stars in Daddy?
The film stars Ivo Gregurević as the father, Judita Franković Brdar as the daughter, Iva Mihalić as the sister, and Igor Kovač as the boyfriend.
Is Daddy (2011) worth watching?
For fans of slow-burn thrillers with deep emotional layers, Daddy (2011) offers a gripping character study set against a stark, isolating backdrop. While it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action, its tightly coiled narrative and raw performances make it a compelling watch for thriller enthusiasts.
How long is Daddy?
Daddy (2011) has a runtime of 70 minutes.
About Daddy (2011) — A Haunting Croatian Thriller of Family Secrets
Daddy (2011), the intense Croatian thriller from director Dalibor Matanić, follows a young woman as she drags her boyfriend and estranged sister into the rugged wilderness of Lika to confront their father, a man who vanished from their lives years ago. Now terminally ill, the father's presence becomes a ticking clock, forcing the fractured family to confront long-buried wounds that echo through their fractured relationships. With the isolation of the Croatian backwoods amplifying every tension, what begins as a desperate reconciliation quickly spirals into a claustrophobic unraveling of secrets.
Starring Ivo Gregurević as the haunted patriarch, Judita Franković Brdar as the determined daughter, and Iva Mihalić as the conflicted sister, this 70-minute psychological drama thrives on quiet dread and raw emotional weight. Matanić crafts a tense, atmospheric narrative that asks how far a family will go to bury the past—or whether some wounds can ever truly heal. Daddy (2011) is a gripping character study that lingers long after the final frame.