Better Life

A cozy, chatty family saga where everyday money worries and marital squabbles play out with wry humour and gentle warmth.

Created by

Sinisa Pavic

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Soap

Starring

Aljoša Vučković, Lidija Vukićević, Svetlana 'Ceca' Bojković

Tagline

I want a life, a better life, to grab it like a tiger

Overview

Trials and tribulations of the Popadic family, a typical family of five with everyday problems... BOLJI ŽIVOT is a Yugoslav TV series with mixed elements of soap opera, comedy and drama that aired from 1987 to 1991. Created by the Radiotelevision Belgrade it is considered to be the most successful TV show ever produced in Yugoslavia. Written by Siniša Pavić, most prolific Serbian screenwriter, the series helped jump start cinematic careers for many of its protagonists, most notably Dragan Bjelogrlić who went on to become successful actor, director, and producer.

How it feels

Warm, satirical, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, class, work, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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