---
title: "Life Is a Miracle"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/life-is-a-miracle-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20128
imdb_id: "tt0322420"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 155
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 205
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Life Is a Miracle (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/life-is-a-miracle-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Life Is a Miracle is a 2004 feature film that spans genres including romance, drama, and comedy with a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes. Set during the Bosnian war in the early 1990s, the story follows a mild-mannered railway clerk named Luka whose life is upended by the war, his wife running off with a musician, and his son being conscripted and captured.

To recover his captured son, Luka is commanded to guard a young Muslim nurse who is designated for a hostage swapping operation. The film is available with an overview documented on The Movie Database and Wikidata.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "During the Bosnian war, a railway clerk's life changes when he must guard a Muslim nurse."

### Why Watch
- Explores personal upheaval against the backdrop of the early 1990s Bosnian war.
- Features a unique narrative involving a railway clerk and a hostage swapping operation.
- Blends elements of romance, drama, and comedy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes, which may be long for some viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines romance, drama, and comedy over a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #bosnian-war, #railway-clerk, #hostage-swap, #romance-drama-comedy, #early-1990s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emir Kusturica
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films Alain Sarde, StudioCanal, Rasta Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Slavko Štimac** as *Luka Đurić*
- **Nataša Tapušković** as *Sabaha*
- **Vesna Trivalić** as *Jadranka Đurić*
- **Vuk Kostić** as *Miloš Đurić*
- **Aleksandar Berček** as *Veljo*
- **Stribor Kusturica** as *Captain Aleksić*
- **Mirjana Karanović** as *Nada*
- **Nikola Kojo** as *Filipović*
- **Branislav Lalević** as *President*
- **Davor Janjić** as *Tomo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Life Is a Miracle?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Life Is a Miracle worth watching?
It offers a blend of romance, drama, and comedy set against the historical backdrop of the Bosnian war.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Life Is a Miracle is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Life Is a Miracle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20128)
- [Life Is a Miracle (2004) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322420/fullcredits/)
- [Life Is a Miracle (2004) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/life-is-a-miracle/qBBDB4dcSqllsXF7adCDW3/credits/)
- [Life Is a Miracle](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q585821)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*