Lone Wolf
“Ballad of a boy and his dog's friendship.”
Cast
Slavko Stimac Zeljko Mataija Ivan Stimac Boro Ivanisevic Smiljan Cicic Finka Pavicic-Budak
Credits
Written by: Stjepan Perovic
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
A Yugoslav family drama of a boy and a war-abandoned shepherd dog who form a loyal bond. Warm and stirring, a beloved animal story. A heartfelt pick for family audiences and fans of regional classics.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.0 / 10 (1,055 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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