On the Milky Road (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, On the Milky Road is a comedy and drama film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Spring in wartime. Each day a milkman crosses the frontline on a donkey, dodging bullets to bring his precious wares to the soldiers. Blessed with good fortune on his mission, loved by a beautiful villager, a peaceful future seems to await him… until the arrival of a mysterious Italian woman turns his life upside down. Thus begins a story of passionate, forbidden love that will plunge them both into a series of fantastic and dangerous adventures. They have been joined by fate, and nothing and no one seems able to stop them… Two-times Palme D'Or winner Emir Kusturica directs and stars in this story of love and war, rich in emotion, comedy and adventure.
Who’s in it. On the Milky Road stars Monica Bellucci as Nevesta, Emir Kusturica as Kosta, Sergej Trifunović and Miki Manojlović as Zaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, On the Milky Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Milky Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Milky Road tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Milky Road (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Milky Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Milky Road worth watching?
- On the Milky Road holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Milky Road?
- On the Milky Road stars Monica Bellucci, Emir Kusturica, Sergej Trifunović, Miki Manojlović and Bajram Severdzan.
- When was On the Milky Road released?
- On the Milky Road was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.