“…His father (Danilo Stojkovic) is a distant sort who wants him to focus on his grades so he will have a chance at a good future (and be a good Marxist), but Petar's card-shark of a grandfather understands and offers him the advice he needs. …”

“…Time spent in hospital intensifies his paranoia about having cancer and in an attempt to “save his life” he leaves for a local health resort where he spreads Marxist propaganda, until the lack of money and acceptance make him return to Belgrade. …”